Category Archives: Module-virology
Enzyme immunoassays (EIA) unpacked
There are many types of EIA used in microbiology and biochemistry. Depending on the format of the test, some have alternative names such as ELISA and CLIA (chemoluminescent immunoassay).
Measles – always relevant
Guest posting: Dr Nilar Lwin, Microbiology Registrar, Pathology North. Measles overview including laboratory diagnosis: Measles virus Lwin 2018 Reports of recent measles outbreaks in PNG which are worth a close read: Vanimo, 2017: https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/MDRPG006dfr.pdf Madang, 2014: https://ojs.wpro.who.int/ojs/index.php/wpsar/article/view/473/721 References Global Measles and … Continue reading
Immunisation schedules and SAQ
It’s useful to know your schedules and appreciate something of the rationale for the dosing recommendations. Also be aware of key vaccines that are yet to be introduced – e.g. rotavirus, HPV. Please work through the SAQ below. Correct 2016 … Continue reading
Virology overview
Consider specific diagnostic approaches to each agent, including where relevant, serological testing, antigen detection and nucleic acid amplification methods. Also know what is locally in use in your laboratory. Immunisation – need to know about the vaccines that are available … Continue reading
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Rabies review
Dr Ian Marr has produced a useful summary for our local ID & Micro tutes recently which is shared – Rabies_2018 Marr . It includes reference to Australian bat lyssavirus which clearly may have an incidence outside of Australia (in bats and/or … Continue reading
Human Papilloma Virus – further resources
HPV organism overview summary from Dr Rob Pickles, June 2018 20180615092024. Naturally Acquired Immunity Against Human Papillomavirus (HPV): Why It Matters in the HPV Vaccine Era. Editorial, JID 2014. Possible interactions between Chlamydial infection/ other STDs and HPV carcinogenesis : Cervical Cancer Induction Enhancement … Continue reading
Human Papilloma Virus key papers: testing strategy, impact of immunisation, women’s knowledge (PNG)
HPV and cervical cancer remain incredibly important topics for detailed study by all post graduates. Again, these papers are available as free text via the PUBMED links provided. Field Evaluation of Xpert HPV Point-of-Care Test for Detection of Human Papillomavirus … Continue reading
Hepatitis E- more important issues for Pacific nations
Please see this previously posted presentation from Prof. Josh Davis about HEV– an excellent overview – tells the Australian part of the story – endemicity in pigs (genotype 3) and local foodborne outbreaks. The only survey of seroprevalence in the Pacific … Continue reading
HTLV-1 in Papua New Guinea
Guest posting: Dr Ian Marr, Senior Microbiology Registrar, Pathology North, NSW. Human T cell lymphotropic virus 1 (HTLV-1), the first human retrovirus discovered, is found in some PNG populations and is an important topic for M. Med. post-grads and established … Continue reading
Hepatitis B and transfusion testing – short question answers
Hepatitis B and transfusion testing – model answers to Feb 2017 tute questions
