Fast screening tests for the simultaneous detection of 11 drugs of abuse in urine specimens. A forensic epidemiology study of 28,298 cases in Tunisia.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2017.12.004
Abstract: Forensic investigation performed on people suspected to be drug abusers covering all Tunisian cities was conducted by monitoring an epidemiological study of human urine samples surveying positive rates of consumption for drugs of abuse. The… read more here.
Keywords: study; urine specimens; epidemiology; drugs abuse ... See more keywords
GeneXpert MTB/RIF assay in the diagnosis of urinary tuberculosis from urine specimens
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-017-06517-0
Abstract: Conventional bacteriological methods are not generally helpful in diagnosing urinary tuberculosis (UTB). GeneXpert is endorsed for the detection of pulmonary tuberculosis, whereas the data on its utility for urine specimens is limited. In this study,… read more here.
Keywords: diagnosis; microscopy; urinary tuberculosis; urine specimens ... See more keywords
Assessment of the Urinary Microbiota of MSM Using Urine Culturomics Reveals a Diverse Microbial Environment.
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DOI: 10.1093/clinchem/hvab199
Abstract: BACKGROUND The urinary tract is not sterile and is populated by microbial communities that influence urinary health. Men who have sex with men (MSM) are understudied yet have increased risk factors for genitourinary infections. Our… read more here.
Keywords: msm; assessment urinary; urine specimens; urinary microbiota ... See more keywords
Cross-reactivity of a Histoplasma capsulatum antigen enzyme immunoassay in urine specimens from persons with emergomycosis in South Africa.
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DOI: 10.1093/mmy/myaa100
Abstract: Histoplasma antigen detection in urine is a rapid diagnostic method for disseminated histoplasmosis, although cross-reactivity has been reported in specimens from patients with other thermally dimorphic fungal infections. We tested urine specimens, from persons with… read more here.
Keywords: diagnosis; cross; urine specimens; culture ... See more keywords
Spectral characteristics of urine specimens from healthy human volunteers analyzed using Raman chemometric urinalysis (Rametrix)
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0222115
Abstract: Raman chemometric urinalysis (Rametrix™) was used to analyze 235 urine specimens from healthy individuals. The purpose of this study was to establish the “range of normal” for Raman spectra of urine specimens from healthy individuals.… read more here.
Keywords: raman chemometric; chemometric urinalysis; urine specimens; specimens healthy ... See more keywords
Bacterial uropathogens and burden of antimicrobial resistance pattern in urine specimens referred to Ethiopian Public Health Institute
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0259602
Abstract: Background Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are the leading causes of morbidity in the general population, and is the second most common infectious disease after respiratory infections. Appropriate antibiotic therapy is essential to achieving good therapeutic… read more here.
Keywords: gram; gram negative; urine specimens; antimicrobial resistance ... See more keywords