Publications by authors named "Cong-Cong Lv"
Article Synopsis
- Point-of-care testing (POCT) uses portable technology for immediate, accurate test results at the point of sampling.
- Microfluidic paper-based analysis devices (μPads) are gaining popularity and enhance POCT through various detection methods that allow for quick and precise testing.
- The article discusses the advancements in electrochemical and optical methods on μPads for disease analysis, environmental monitoring, and food safety, while also addressing challenges and future prospects for POCT.
Prevalence of Balantidium coli infection in sows in Hunan province, subtropical China.
Trop Anim Health Prod
December 2015
Article Synopsis
- Balantidium coli is a commonly found parasitic pathogen worldwide, but limited data exists on its prevalence in pigs in China.
- A study conducted in Hunan province from January 2012 to August 2014 examined 3,925 diarrheic fecal samples and found a 36.9% prevalence of B. coli among pigs.
- This high prevalence indicates a significant health risk for humans and highlights the need for better control measures for B. coli infections in pigs in the region.