Microbiology


Paper-Based Dengue NS1 Rapid Diagnostic Test Validated
Dengue virus (DENV) infection is one of the world’s most important neglected tropical diseases and the fastest spreading mosquito-borne disease. About 70% of the 3.9 billion people at risk live in Asian Pacific countries, mainly in Southeast Asia. More...06 Aug 2021

Fluorescent Reagents Evaluated for Vulvovaginal Candidiasis Diagnosis
Vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) is a common vaginitis in females, which is estimated to be the second most common cause of vaginitis after bacterial vaginosis. Vulvovaginal candidiasis affects around 70%–75% of all women during their childbearing age, and is considered to be an important public health problem. More...29 Jul 2021

T-Cell CD27 Expression Assessed for Smear-Negative Tuberculosis
Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) and its related disease tuberculosis (TB) are infectious diseases with a worldwide focus. Although both vaccines and anti-TB drugs are available, there is a global focus on illness diagnosis in smear-negative and latent tuberculosis infectious populations (SN-TB and LTBI). More...27 Jul 2021

Rectal Colonization by Klebsiella Leads to Different Risks for Bacteremia
Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales (CRE) represent a threat for public health, being among the top multidrug-resistant pathogens. Intestinal colonization by CRE is a risk factor for developing subsequent infection. More...20 Jul 2021

Rotavirus Co-Infection with Diarrheagenic Pathogens Detected by Different Methods
Diarrhea is the second most common cause of childhood mortality worldwide, with Group A Rotavirus (RVA) recognized as a leading diarrheagenic agent, causing 38% of acute diarrhea among children aged five and below worldwide. More...14 Jul 2021

Automated Immunoassays Evaluated for Immune Response to SARS-CoV-2
As part of the fight against the SARS-Cov-2 epidemic, laboratories have a critical role in assessing the reliability of new serological assays before taking part of diagnostic protocols or made available broader to the community and to evaluate commutability between assays. More...12 Jul 2021
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Cryptococcal Antigen Screening Evaluated Among People Living with HIV
Serum Based Antigen Test Detects Childhood Tuberculosis
Leptospira IgM ELISA Evaluated Among Outpatients in Southern Asia
Rapid, Automated Test Detects Gonorrhea and Determines Antibiotic Susceptibility
Human Microbiota Flagellins Drive Adaptive Immune Responses in Crohn’s Disease
Potential Immune Markers Found for Active Tuberculosis
RPA-LF Assay Evaluated for Cutaneous Leishmaniasis in Colombia
Serial SARS-CoV-2 Rapid Antigen Testing Evaluated During Outbreaks
Meconium Microbiome Can Help Predict Risk of Developing Allergies
LAMP Assay Developed to Diagnose High HBV DNA Levels
Genetic Factors Linked to Severe COVID-19, Viral Infections in Children
Different Methods Compared for Isolating Fungal DNA
Serum α-L-Fucosidase Activity Measured for COVID-19 Infection
Sensitive PCR Test Detects Early Stage Lyme Disease
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