Microbiology
SARS-CoV-2 Detected in Multiple Sample Types
An epidemic of respiratory disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) began in China and has spread to other countries. Real-time reverse transcriptase–polymerase chain reaction (rRT-PCR) of nasopharyngeal swabs typically has been used to confirm the clinical diagnosis. More...23 Mar 2020
Serial Procalcitonin Measurements Utilized in Hospitalized Community-Acquired Pneumonia
Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) refers to pneumonia (any of several lung diseases) contracted by a person with little contact with the healthcare system. CAP, the most common type of pneumonia, is a leading cause of illness and death worldwide. Its causes include bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites. More...19 Mar 2020
Microbiome Composition Predicts Outcome Among Stem Cell Transplant Patients
Allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplants are common among patients with blood cancers, and while they may cure the disease, such transplants can also lead to complications such as graft-versus-host disease and infections. More...12 Mar 2020
High-Throughput Isothermal HPV Test Validated
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a viral infection that is passed between people through skin-to-skin contact. There are over 100 varieties of HPV, more than 40 of which are passed through sexual contact and can affect the genitals, mouth, or throat. More...10 Mar 2020
Immuno-Magnetic Agglutination Assay Detects Dengue Virus Antigen
Dengue virus (DENV) is the most important arbovirus worldwide, causing infections in endemic countries and returning travellers from these areas. Rapid diagnostic tests are needed to improve patient management and monitor local transmission. The detection of DENV non-structural protein 1 (NS1) is a useful tool for the diagnosis. More...09 Mar 2020
Analyzer Platform for Simultaneous Detection of Multiple Sexually Transmitted Infections Is Now CE-marked
The British health diagnostic company Randox Laboratories (Crumlin, United Kingdom) announced receipt of CE-marking for its Biochip-based assay, which tests for 10 sexually transmitted infections (STIs) simultaneously. More...09 Mar 2020
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