Microbiology
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
New Method Helps Rule Out Heart Valve Infection
If a blood sample shows the presence of what is known as alpha-streptococci, there is a risk that the person suffers from infective endocarditis, a heart valve infection and it is an inflammation of the inner tissues of the heart, the endocardium, usually of the valves. More...08 Nov 2017
LAMP Malaria Assay Evaluated in Non-Endemic Setting
Imported malaria infections in non-endemic regions remain common due to increasing travel to endemic malaria areas and population movements. Yearly approximately 10,000 cases of imported malaria are reported, but the actual number may be as high as 30,000. More...02 Nov 2017
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Technology Diagnoses Pneumonia Caused by Undetected Pathogens
Blood Test Accurately Distinguishes Bacterial and Viral Infections
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Paper-based Immunoassay Distinguishes Zika and Dengue Infections
Rapid Hepatitis C Testing Helps Screen Young Adults
Lipid Vesicles Replace Blood in New Bacteria Test
HPV Testing Detects More Precancerous Lesions
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