In the pandemic, rapid and accurate detection of SARS-CoV-2 is crucial in controlling the outbreak.Recent studies have shown a high detection rate using saliva/oral fluids as specimens for laboratory detection of the virus.We intended to evaluate the test performance of the Xpert Xpress SARS-CoV-2 cartridge assay in comparison to a conventional qRT
Tree survival, early fruit production, vegetative growth and alternate bearing were examined in six different olive cultivars (Barnea, Biancolilla, Coratina, Empeltre, Koroneiki and Leccino) under intensive agronomic conditions i southern Atacama Desert, in the Coquimbo Region of Chile.The cultivars were evaluated over four successive years and had
Abstract Background Schistosomiasis is known to affect the cognitive functions of children, however, but there is paucity of information on its impact on early childhood development in developing countries where the disease is Christmas Decor endemic.This study aimed at determining the effects of schistosomiasis due to Schistosoma haematobium on ea
Well-defined and accurate climatic indicators are important for evaluating heat stress in dairy cattle.This is imperative for sound management decisions for mitigating production losses.The most popular indicator for heat stress is the temperature humidity index (THI).Other heat stress indicators have been developed but remain largely unexploited.T