Microbiology
Rapid Molecular Tuberculosis Testing Reduces Patient Isolation
Molecular testing appears to be associated with facilitating faster, more patient-centered care for individuals placed in respiratory isolation while undergoing evaluation for active tuberculosis (TB) in hospitals in the USA. More...13 Sep 2018
Urine Test Detects River Blindness Filarial Worm
River blindness is a filarial disease, like elephantiasis, and occurs when the parasitic worm Onchocerca volvulus takes up residence in the skin. Adult worms deposit microfilaria at an alarming rate, which are ultimately re-spread by blackfly bites. More...11 Sep 2018
Performance of Blood Culture Molecular Panels Evaluated
High accuracy of direct identification of pathogens from positive blood culture molecular panels is imperative, particularly for the detection of resistance determinants as it allows for antimicrobial optimization prior to conventional susceptibility testing. More...06 Sep 2018
Simple Paper Test Detects False or Substandard Antibiotics
In the developing world, the manufacture and the distribution of substandard, non-legitimate medicines is widespread. It has been estimated that up to 10% of all drugs worldwide could be falsified with up to 50% of those some form of antibiotics. More...04 Sep 2018
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Persistent Trichomoniasis Infection Found in Pregnant Women
POC Blood Test Can Help Prevent Toxoplasmosis
Lateral-Flow Assay Rapidly Detects Plague Bacteria
Coherent Fluctuation Nephelometry Used to Diagnose Bacteriuria
Time To Blood Culture Positivity Predicts Infective Endocarditis
Multiplex Testing Speeds Up CNS Infection Diagnosis
Immunochromatographic Test Rapidly Diagnoses Parasitic Infection
Diagnostic Accuracy in H. pylori Fecal Test Assessed
FDA Clears Diagnostic Assay for Group B Strep
Infections Defined in Urothelial Bladder Tumors
Molecular Tests Available for Multiple STIs
LAMP Accurately Screens for Malaria in Pregnancy
Bacterial Test Is Well-Suited for Mid-Sized Labs
Simple Blood Test Devised for Hepatitis B
Biomarker Discovered for Hypervirulent Pathogen
Potential Shortcoming of Antibiotic Lab Tests Determined
Two Viral Blood Screening Assays Get FDA Clearance
Female Bladder Bacteria Reveal Urogenital Microbiota
Rising Diagnosis of Viral Meningitis Is Often Delayed
Rapid Zika Detection Test Uses Smartphone Technology
New Method Can Quickly and Accurately Detect Infections
Variant CJD Diagnosed by Protein Misfolding Amplification
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