New Blood Test Distinguishes Between Viral and Bacteria Infections With No Advance Knowledge Of the Pathogen Required

Scientists Create Blood Test That Distinguishes Between Viral And Bacterial Infection by Jonathan Marker.  September 19, 2013.

(1)  The blood test looks for a specific ________ signature that an infected person's ______________ expresses in response to the virus.

(2)  The new test could be used when a new, unknown _____________ emerges.

(3)  Knowing whether the infection is viral or bacteria is important for the decision to treat or not with ___________.