Microbiology
Urine Particle Analyzer Compared with Standard Methods
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are characterized by the presence of microbial pathogens within the urinary tract, and they represent one of the most common infections identified in both hospitalized and clinic patients. Most UTIs are easily treated without difficulty. More...20 Nov 2017
New Methods Developed to Diagnose TB and HIV
The bacteria responsible for tuberculosis (TB) can lurk in a person's lung tissue for decades before producing active, infectious TB disease and it is estimated that a third of the global population may have such dormant infections, with 5% to 10% progressing to active disease. Detecting TB is notoriously challenging. More...15 Nov 2017
RSV Plus Human Metapneumovirus Assay Approved
Viral infections are the most frequent causes of morbidity and mortality due to respiratory dysfunction worldwide, especially in children under five years of age. Several studies have reported the association of Human Metapneumovirus (hMPV) and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) with acute respiratory infection. More...09 Nov 2017
Droplet Digital PCR Detects Schistosomiasis DNA in Samples
Schistosoma japonicum is the only human blood fluke that occurs in China and Philippines and also in Sri Lanka. It is the cause of schistosomiasis japonica, a disease that still remains a significant health problem especially in lake and marshland regions. More...08 Nov 2017
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