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Flu tests from R-Biopharm also detect new virus variants

Darmstadt, November 25, 2022 – The flu season has begun and different virus variants are also circulating in Germany. With the flu tests from biotechnology company R-Biopharm, patients quickly have certainty: Its RIDA®GENE Flu assays also reliably detect the two novel variants. The company made the announcement with regard to influenza A H1N1pdm09, which is… Read More: Flu tests from R-Biopharm also detect new virus variants »

Drug trade fuelled western NSW virus spike

The illicit drug trade has been blamed as the source of a major coronavirus outbreak in western NSW. Dubbo mayor Stephen Lawrence told the Senate’s coronavirus committee on Thursday that a drug dealer who visited Sydney brought the virus to the major regional hub. “The truth that virtually dare not speak its name is that… Read More: Drug trade fuelled western NSW virus spike »

Ask the doctor: I’ve been told I have HPV virus. What does this mean?

Q. I recently had my smear test and was informed that I had the HPV virus and would need close monitoring. Thankfully, no abnormal cells were found. Can you explain exactly what this means? What should I be looking out for in terms of cancers? Dr Grant replies:  There are more than 200 types of… Read More: Ask the doctor: I’ve been told I have HPV virus.… »

Fears virus spreading through hotel again

Authorities are concerned COVID-19 could once again be spreading through the same hotel that was at the centre of Brisbane’s snap three-day lockdown in January, after three cases were linked to the quarantine facility this week. Genomic sequencing has confirmed two returning travellers staying on the same floor at the Hotel Grand Chancellor in Spring… Read More: Fears virus spreading through hotel again »