MERS-CoV in the blood....

The Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) is, at its core, a respiratory virus. Well, as far as we know it is anyway. But, like other respiratory viruses (see an earlier post on rhinoviruses), MERS-CoV can be detected in the blood....a so-called "viraemia". In some cases this is identified...

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Wrapping up in Uganda - Chronic HBV infection research

Hi again, from Mbarara, Uganda! I am leaving for the airport shortly to return to Boston, and am sad to leave. In terms of updates, I completed a week full of interesting meetings at MGH-MUST. From meeting with research coordinators in charge of other studies, I learned of the impressive commitment...

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Mbarara, Uganda: A study to diagnose and treat chronic HBV infection

Greetings from Mbarara, Uganda! After a 16-hour flight from Boston to Entebbe (via London), a quick overnight stay at the Karibu Guest House in Entebbe (with a fantastic breakfast), and a 6-hour drive, my husband and I arrived safely to the MGH Guest House in Mbarara. I have been here for 3 days, and have had a wonderful experience thus far. It has been about 5 years since I have traveled to Africa,...

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