Microbiology

POC Test Based on Quantum Dots Detects Antibody Responses
Point-of-care (POC) assays, which can be performed at or near the site of care with a rapid turnaround time, are pivotal to transforming global disease control efforts, particularly in resource-constrained settings where access to laboratory facilities is limited. More...31 Oct 2019

Nasopharyngeal Pneumococcal Density Associated with Invasive Lung Disease
Streptococcus pneumoniae (pneumococcus) is one of the most important bacterial causes of pneumonia among children and adults worldwide. Nasopharyngeal pneumococcal colonization is common in young children and represents a critical initial step in the progression to invasive disease. More...30 Oct 2019



Methods Explored for Gram-Negative Non-Fermentative Bacteria ID
The non-fermentative Gram-negative bacteria are widely distributed in the environment and have become increasingly common isolates in the clinical laboratory. Being ubiquitous in nature, they are often disregarded as contaminants. More...26 Oct 2019

Immunoassays Compared to Improve Diagnosis of Chagas Disease
Chagas disease (CD), caused by the protozoan Trypanosoma cruzi, is a vector-borne infection of significant public health concern in Latin America, where nearly six million people are infected and 70 million are at risk of infection. More...26 Oct 2019

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Disrupted TGFB Signaling Linked to Increased Cancer-Related Bacteria
Stunted Microbiota and Opportunistic Pathogen Colonize C-Section Birth
Molecular Changes Associated with Treating Lymphatic Filariasis
Immunochromatographic Strip Test Developed for Rift Valley Fever
RT-PCR Evaluated for Diagnosis of Imported Schistosomiasis
Early Diagnosis of Tularemia Accomplished by Flow Cytometry
Multiplexed Immunoassay System Differentiates Malaria Species
Drug-Resistant Strains of Salmonella Causing Bloodstream Infections
Commercial TB Test Compared to Recombinant Allergen Skin Test
New Strain of Bacteria Causes Scarlet Fever
Mutation Found Determines Nature of Host Response to MRSA Infection
Unusual Sugar Facilitates Long-Term Survival of Leishmania Parasites
Differences in Gut Bacteria May Predispose to Heart Attacks
Multiplex Microsphere Immunoassay Identifies Three Flavivirus Infections
Gut Bacteria Linked to High Blood Pressure and Depression
Zika Virus Test Kit Receives American Marketing Approval
Human Intestinal Enteroids Used to Detect Norovirus Infectivity
Detergent-Enhanced LAMP Detects African Trypanosome in CSF
Fungus-Associated Bacteriome Associated with C. difficile Infection
Immunoassays Compared for Diagnosis of Acute Murine Typhus Infections
New Official Guideline Summarizes Advances in Fungal Infections Diagnosis
New Liquid Biopsy Assay Reveals Host-Pathogen Interactions
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