Microbiology
Submicroscopic Malaria Prevalence Reported in Immigrants
Malaria remains the most important parasitic infection for humans, causing about 2,000 deaths per day, especially in African children younger than five years old. The importance of submicroscopic malaria infections in high-transmission areas could contribute to maintain the parasite cycle. More...30 Jul 2019
Gene Deletions Affect Rapid Diagnostic Tests for Malaria
Prompt and accurate diagnosis of malaria is crucial for malaria case-management and control and elimination programs. While malaria diagnosis was historically based on symptoms alone, guidelines state that parasite-based diagnosis of malaria should be confirmed before treatment is given. More...25 Jul 2019
Methods Evaluated to Detect Asymptomatic Visceral Leishmaniasis
Visceral leishmaniasis (VL) is caused by Leishmania infantum [synonymous L. chagasi] in the New World or L. donovani in the Old World, VL can be classified as an anthroponotic or zoonotic disease because it is transmitted between humans and others mammals, such as dogs. More...24 Jul 2019
Immune Molecules Expressed Inside Mycetoma Lesions
Mycetoma is a persistent, progressive granulomatous inflammatory disease caused either by fungi or by bacteria. Characteristic of this disease is that the causative agents organize themselves in macroscopic structures called grains. These grains are surrounded by a massive inflammatory reaction. More...24 Jul 2019
T Cell Antibody and Memory in H7N9 Survivors Characterized
Avian influenza A (H7N9) is a subtype of influenza viruses that have been detected in birds in the past. This particular A (H7N9) virus had not previously been seen in either animals or people until it was found in March 2013 in China. More...19 Jul 2019
TB Tests May Not Detect Infection in Exposed Individual
Mycobacterium tuberculosis is the leading infectious cause of death worldwide Exposure to M. tuberculosis results in heterogeneous clinical outcomes including primary progressive tuberculosis (TB) and latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI). More...17 Jul 2019
Antibody Tests Recommended for Parasitic Infection Diagnosis
Pleural parasitic infestation (PPI) is a disease prevalent in certain parts of the world and it is frequently misdiagnosed due to its lack of standardized diagnostic criteria. The clinical manifestations are non-specific and many patients are initially treated for tuberculosis or misdiagnosed as lung cancer. More...16 Jul 2019
New
Gold Member
Automatic CLIA Analyzer
Shine i9000
6 Part Hematology Analyzer with RET + IPF
Mispa HX 88
New
Silver Member
PCR Plates
Diamond Shell PCR Plates
In Other News
Nasal Microbiome Influences Pneumonia and Related Diseases
Bacteriophage-Based Blood Test Rapidly Detects TB Bacteria
Dengue Infection Complicated by Hyperinflammatory Condition
Commercial System Effective for Cefiderocol Susceptibility Testing
Microbiome Composition Altered in Fibromyalgia Patients
Urine Test Produces Antibiotic Susceptibility Results Directly
Whole-Blood Testing Diagnoses Acute Zika Virus Infections
Certain Antibiotic Combinations Could Target Heteroresistance
POC Urinalysis System Evaluated for Schistosomiasis
Microbiome Study Links Gut Bacteria to Specific Diseases
RT-LAMP Used to Genotype and Diagnose Chikungunya
Immune-Related Gene Implicated in Chronic Candida Infection Risk
Clinical Metagenomic Sequencing Improves Diagnosis of Neurological Infections
Cholera Diagnosed from Dried Spotted Filter Paper
NA Amplification Tests for Clostridium Diagnosis Reviewed
Rapid Tests Assessed for Chronic Chagas Disease
Unhealthy Gut Promotes Spread of Breast Cancer
Rare Gut Bacteria Linked to Restless Legs Syndrome
Unexpected Prevalence of High-Risk HPV Types Demonstrated
Invasive Pulmonary Aspergillosis Diagnosed by Molecular Test
Automated Hematology Analyzer Assessed for Malaria Diagnosis
Airway Microbiome Altered in Severe Asthma Linked to Neutrophils
FDA Clears CT/NG Assays for Extragenital Testing
The LabMedica Microbiology channel provides the latest news in the fields of epidemiology, bacteriology, virology, and parasitology, all viewed from the unique perspective of Laboratory Medicine.
