Microbiology

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• mNGS CSF Test Identifies CNS Pathogens Missed by Standard Panels

• Rapid Color Test Stratifies Virulent and Resistant Staph Strains

• Syndromic Panel Enables Rapid Identification of Bloodstream Infections

• RNA-Based Workflow Identifies Active Skin Microbes for Dermatology Research

• Cost-Effective Sampling and Sequencing Workflow Identifies ICU Infection Hotspots

• International Consensus Standardizes Tumor Microbiota Detection and Reporting

• Antibody Blood Test Identifies Active TB and Distinguishes Latent Infection

• New Bacterial Target Identified for Early Detection of Noma

• Genomic Analysis Links Emerging Streptococcal Strains to Specific Infections

• Rapid Urine Test Speeds Antibiotic Selection for UTIs

• WHO Endorses Rapid Point-of-Care Testing to Improve TB Detection

• Breath Analysis Approach Offers Rapid Detection of Bacterial Infection

• Combined Infection Control Strategy Limits Drug-Resistant Outbreak in NICU

• Study Highlights Accuracy Gaps in Consumer Gut Microbiome Kits

• WHO Recommends Near POC Tests, Tongue Swabs and Sputum Pooling for TB Diagnosis

• New Imaging Approach Could Help Predict Dangerous Gut Infection

• Rapid Sequencing Could Transform Tuberculosis Care

• Blood-Based Viral Signature Identified in Crohn’s Disease

• Hidden Gut Viruses Linked to Colorectal Cancer Risk

• Three-Test Panel Launched for Detection of Liver Fluke Infections

• Rapid Test Promises Faster Answers for Drug-Resistant Infections

• AI Brings Rapid, Standardized TB Smear Grading to the Lab

• Rapid Molecular Test Identifies Sepsis Patients Most Likely to Have Positive Blood Cultures