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Extensively Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis
Extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis (XDR-TB) is defined as a tuberculosis of MDR/RR-TB plus resistant simultaneously to any one of fluoroquinolones and at least any one of bedaquiline and linezolid.
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Progress on Schistosomiasis Research in China
Schistosomiasis japonica is one of the most important parasitic diseases in China despite a documented history of more than 2100 years. The study and use of diagnostic techniques play an important role in targ...
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History of Schistosomiasis Japonica in China
There is very little information on the discovery of Schistosoma japonicum in China. However, four facts as follows: (1) the most ancient corpse with schistosome eggs discovered in 1972, (2) the first patient rep...
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Paternity Testing
Paternity testing refers to the analysis of human genetic markers using the tools of medicine, molecular biology, and genetics as well as identification of the genetic relationship between the alleged biologic...
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Tumors of the Skin
Skin tumor is the most intriguing topic for the clinicians. This chapter covers a wide range of issues and provides with informative clues and tips associated with clinical features and pathological presentati...
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Parasitic Infestations, Stings, and Bites
This chapter deals with a heterogeneous group of skin disorders caused by parasitic infection, sting, and bites and consists of cutaneous leishmaniasis, cutaneous paragonimiasis, cutaneous larva migrans, cereb...
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Human Avian Influenza A H5N1, H7N9, H10N8 and H5N6 Virus Infection
Avian influenza is an infectious disease induced by avian influenza viruses in poultry, commonly called genuine fowl plague or European fowl plague.
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Viral Hepatitis
Virus hepatitis is a group of systemic infectious diseases induced by various types of hepatitis virus, predominantly with liver damages. Based on the pathogen, virus hepatitis can be categorized into five typ...
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Physiology of Gametogenesis
Gametogenesis is a biological process by which diploid or haploid precursor cells undergo cell division and differentiation to form mature haploid gametes. The biology of gamete production is different between...
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Developmental Changes in Regulation of Cardiac Contractile Function
Molecular and cellular aspects of excitation-contraction (EC) coupling and relaxation have been well characterized in the adult heart. Modulation of these processes by various signaling pathways provides the m...
