Click here to view specific oncology assays available or in development from Bayer. Earlier detection of iron deficiency reduces the risk in that children can be screened and appropriately treated before anemia develops. Because the technology is relatively new, physicians have not yet incorporated the CHr assay into routine screening. Click here to learn more about how Bayer is addressing Anemia management . Congenital Diseases Rubella is a mild contagious viral infection occurring primarily in children and young adults.
Rubella can also cause severe congenital infections.
The danger of fetal infection is highest when the Rubella infection is acquired during early pregnancy. Fetal infection may cause spontaneous abortion, stillbirth or congenital defects. Toxoplasma gondii is an intracellular parasite found worldwide. Although cats are the definitive host, Toxoplasma gondii can infect almost all mammals. Infection in intermediate hosts such as man occur by eating cysts in uncooked meat or ingesting material contaminated with cat feces.