Microbiology
Blood Test Predicts Onset of TB in Advance
Tuberculosis, caused by infection with Mycobacterium tuberculosis (TB), is the world's leading cause of death brought on by a single pathogen. More than 10 million new cases of TB are diagnosed each year, and almost two million people die from the disease. More...18 Apr 2018
![Image: Using darkfield microscopy technique, this photomicrograph, magnified ×400, reveals the presence of spirochete, or \"corkscrew-shaped\" bacteria known as Borrelia burgdorferi, which is the pathogen that causes Lyme disease (Photo courtesy of the CDC).](https://globetechcdn.com/mobile_labmedica/images/stories/articles/article_images/2018-04-17/RLJ-149.jpg "Image: Using darkfield microscopy technique, this photomicrograph, magnified ×400, reveals the presence of spirochete, or \\"corkscrew-shaped\\" bacteria known as Borrelia burgdorferi, which is the pathogen that causes Lyme disease (Photo courtesy of the CDC).")
New POC Test Quickly Detects Lyme Neuroborreliosis
The clinical pictures of borreliosis vary from local skin infection to infections of the central nervous system, joints or the heart. A typical red rash, the so-called erythema migrans lesion, developing and spreading around the tick bite should always be treated with antibiotics without laboratory tests. More...17 Apr 2018
Immunoassay Developed for Lassa Fever Virus
Lassa fever is a type of viral hemorrhagic fever and is endemic in several West African countries. However, only few hospitals and laboratories in the region have the capacity to conduct molecular or serological Lassa fever diagnostics. More...12 Apr 2018
Ultra-Sensitive Rapid Test Evaluated for Malaria
In low prevalence regions, subpatent Plasmodium falciparum malaria infections have become an issue of increasing concern. As malaria endemic countries shift from control to elimination, the proportion of low-density P. falciparum infections increases. More...05 Apr 2018
Rapid Hepatitis C Virus POC Test Evaluated
Current hepatitis C (HCV) testing includes two clinical visits. In the first visit, clinicians test for HCV antibodies, which would confirm only that the patient has been exposed to the virus. A second visit includes testing for HCV RNA to determine the presence of active infection. More...05 Apr 2018
Molecular Diagnostic Tool Developed for Chronic Endometritis
Chronic endometritis is a persistent inflammation of the endometrial mucosa caused by bacterial pathogens. Although chronic endometritis can be asymptomatic, it is found in up to 40% of infertile patients and is responsible for repeated implantation failure and recurrent miscarriage. More...04 Apr 2018
Unusual Blood Clots Characterized in Leprosy Patients
Leprosy is a chronic infection by Mycobacterium leprae and causes body-wide symptoms, deformities, and disability. It remains a public health problem worldwide, despite the existence of antibiotic combinations that can cure it. More...03 Apr 2018
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Dual Path Platform Assay Evaluated for Leptospirosis
Portable Quadruplex PCR System Unveiled
Rapid Salivary Test Developed for Zika Virus
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AKI Biomarker Described for Pediatric Malaria
Blood Test Designed for Multiple Tick-borne Diseases
Next-Gen Sequencing of CSF Diagnoses Neurobrucellosis
Innovative Blood Test Rapidly Detects Candidemia
Molecular Test Device Developed for RNA Viral Detection
HPV Found Hidden on Surface of Tonsils
Metabolite Biomarkers of Chronic Typhoid Carriage Detected
Vaginal Bacteria Linked to Higher HIV Susceptibility
Device Leads to Lower Blood Culture Contamination Rates
New Test Allows Simultaneous Processing of Four STDs
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