Following the reduction in reported COVID-19 infection cases and the public increasing social mixing and travelling there is an increasing demand to identify those members of the population who have some exposure to the infection. It remains unknown for how long the antibodies remain detectable in the body and the levels of protection that these…
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Antibodies are our bodies’ response to potentially dangerous infection; a specific set of rules the body develops to fight off a particular infection. The presence of antibodies indicates a previous infection as it shows that the body has been exposed in order to learn how to fight off the infection. How does a real time…
There are two types of Coronavirus antibody test available at Nomad; in-clinic or at-home. Both tests are designed to detect the presence of COVID-19 antibodies, but how to they work? In this blog, a senior Nomad clinician discusses the types of antibody tests & how they work. How Does a Coronavirus Antibody Test Work The…
COVID-19 antibody testing is rapidly becoming an important part of the global effort to reduce the risk from coronavirus and is recommended by the World Health Organisation (WHO) as an integral part of countries’ COVID-19 strategy. When will Covid-19 antibody tests become available? In the UK, antibody testing can now be completed with Nomad in…
What is Rabies Rabies is an infectious viral disease of the brain and nervous system that is fatal once symptoms have started. The most common way that humans contract rabies, up to 99% of cases is through transmission from domestic dogs. Every year more than 15 million people worldwide receive a post bite vaccination. This…
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the name given to a group of viruses that live on the skin and can be passed from person-to-person. Many HPV infections come and go and do not cause any problems, but persistent HPV infection is a leading cause of cervical and other cancers. In addition to cervical cancer in women,…
Starting your university adventure is an amazing time for meeting new people, having fun with new friends, and of course learning! Vaccines are unlikely to be high on your priority list right now, but they are worth a moment of your time. Several diseases become more prevalent in environments like universities; communal living and contact…
What is Meningitis ACWY? Meningitis and septicaemia (blood poisoning) are rare but life-threatening infections. They are caused by several groups of meningococcal bacteria – the most common types are A, B, C, W and Y. Young people, children and babies are at the highest risk of catching meningococcal disease. Meningococcal bacteria can cause two serious…
