Molecular advances in the diagnosis of infectious diseases
Duration: 52 mins 33 secs
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Description: | Tim Wreghitt explores the recent development of molecular techniques to diagnose infections in humans has revolutionised the ability to diagnose these infections rapidly and to begin treatment promptly. This has not only been of significant benefit to individuals but has also significantly impacted on how we detect and respond to epidemics of infectious diseases. |
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Created: | 2013-03-14 12:24 |
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Collection: | Cambridge Science Festival 2013 |
Publisher: | University of Cambridge |
Copyright: | University of Cambridge |
Language: | eng (English) |
Distribution: | World (downloadable) |
Keywords: | infection; epidemic; disease; |
Categories: |
iTunes - Science iTunes - Health & Medicine |
Explicit content: | No |