Microbiology
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
Novel 3-Gene Transcriptional Signature Stratified for Tuberculosis Contacts
The causative agent of tuberculosis, Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) is an obligate pathogen. The highest risk of tuberculosis arises in the first few months after exposure. Early treatment also offers the opportunity to adopt shorter and simpler treatment regimens, limit pathology, and reduce tuberculosis-associated morbidity. More...04 Mar 2020
Novel Point-of-Care Device Simultaneously Detects Bacterial Growth and Tests Antibiotic Susceptibility
A novel paper-based point-of-care device that combines detection of pathogenic bacteria with determination of antibiotic susceptibility is expected to reduce the number of unnecessary antibiotic prescriptions and aid in the on-going struggle to prevent development of antibiotic resistance. More...02 Mar 2020
Point-Of-Care Molecular Tests Compared for Pediatric Influenza
Respiratory infection by influenza (Flu) is capable of causing severe illness resulting in hospitalization and death in young children and the elderly. Early diagnosis of influenza virus is critical for patient management, infection control, and reduction of health care costs. More...27 Feb 2020
Severe Strongyloidiasis Infection Reported in Kidney Transplant Recipients
Strongyloides stercoralis is a soil-transmitted human pathogenic parasitic roundworm causing the disease strongyloidiasis. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions worldwide. Many people infected are asymptomatic at first. Symptoms include dermatitis: swelling, itching, larva currens, and mild hemorrhage at the site where the skin has been penetrated. More...25 Feb 2020
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