Microbiology
Invasive Pulmonary Aspergillosis Diagnosed by Molecular Test
Invasive aspergillosis (IA) is a common opportunistic fungal infection, mainly affecting patients with severe and prolonged neutropenia. Early diagnosis of invasive pulmonary aspergillosis (IPA) is notoriously difficult, but crucial for prompt treatment initiation required to improve patient outcome. More...12 Jun 2019
Automated Hematology Analyzer Assessed for Malaria Diagnosis
Malaria remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality around the world. Sub-Saharan Africa is most affected with Plasmodium falciparum accounting for 99% of estimated cases. Timely and accurate diagnosis of malaria is essential for disease management and control. More...11 Jun 2019
Airway Microbiome Altered in Severe Asthma Linked to Neutrophils
Patients with mild-to-moderate asthma can experience difficulty breathing and it is especially difficult for those with Severe Asthma where symptoms can be life threatening. In either case, patients cannot participate in daily activities if their disease is uncontrolled. More...06 Jun 2019
FDA Clears CT/NG Assays for Extragenital Testing
Chlamydia trachomatis commonly known as chlamydia is a bacterium that can replicate only in human cells. It can manifest in various ways, including: trachoma, lymphogranuloma venereum, non-gonococcal urethritis, cervicitis, salpingitis, pelvic inflammatory disease. More...05 Jun 2019
Oral Bacteria Found in Cerebral Emboli of Stroke Patients
In addition to traditional causative factors, such as hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, diabetes mellitus, smoking, and obesity, bacterial inflammation has been suggested to contribute directly or indirectly to the development of the atherosclerosis and atherothrombotic events. More...05 Jun 2019
Rapid Assay Detects Pyrazinamide-Resistant Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis (TB), caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex (MTBC) strains, remains one of the most frequent infectious diseases worldwide. Due to its high frequency and the increased risk of co-resistance to other drugs, rapid detection of pyrazinamide (PZA) resistance is essential to control the MDR-TB epidemic. More...27 May 2019
Simple and Inexpensive Ebola Virus Disease Test Developed
Ebola and Marburg viruses can cause severe bleeding and organ failure, with fatality rates reaching 90% in some outbreaks. The diseases spread through direct contact with bodily fluids of an infected person, monkey, gorilla, chimpanzee or bat. More...21 May 2019
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Digital PCR Assay Diagnoses Paucibacillary Leprosy
New Guidelines Suggest Reduced Screening of Urine Cultures
Methods Compared to Diagnose Schistosomiasis Japonica
Genetically Encoded Sensor Isolates Hidden Leukemic Stem Cells
Oral Bacteria Linked to More Aggressive Tumors
Infections Identified in Pediatric Sickle Cell Disease
Paper-Based Technology Enables Malaria Detection
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