Dr Mario Recker was part of a team from the south west whose research found ways to predict the severity of a case of the infection.
It will enable doctors to tailor the treatment to the case more accurately and also show which patients need closer monitoring.
Speeders and overtakers take greats risks
Long-running dispute to be set
Plymouth fly-tipper brought to justice
Council wins long court battle
Torbay waves goodbye to Blue Flag beaches
Council ditching national accolade
Woman died after oxygen supply turned off
Warning further deaths could happen without action
Massive data centre could be built near Devon
Bigger than 180 football pitches
