Microbiology
Drug-Resistant Bacteria Can Raise Sepsis Risk
Sepsis affects an estimated 30 million people worldwide each year and without quick treatment, it can lead to multiple organ failure and death. Treating sepsis can be even more difficult if the bacteria responsible are resistant to antibiotics. More...11 May 2017
Bordetella Direct Test Receives FDA Clearance
It is estimated that there are approximately 16 million cases of pertussis per year globally, with the disease being responsible for 195,000 deaths annually and reported cases of pertussis, known vernacularly as whooping cough, in the USA have spiked since 1955. More...04 May 2017
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Bacterial Pathogens Panel Receives CE Marking
Automated Test Screens for HTLV-I/II Viruses
Accuracy Evaluated for Schistosomiasis Tests
Methods Assessed for Detecting Asymptomatic Malaria
Newborn Screening for CMV Remains Controversial
Multiplex Molecular Assays for Respiratory Viruses Evaluated
Mass Spectrometry Identifies Bacteria Resistant to Colistin
LAMP-based Assay Launched for Detection of Malaria
Link Discovered Between Strep Infections and Blood Type
Sensitive NA Detection Aids Pathogen Diagnoses
New Immunoassay Evaluated for Toxoplasmosis
Bacterial Panel Detects Stool Pathogens from Swabs
Routine Donor Screening Revealed Acute Usutu Virus
Novel Flu Test Developed to Speed Up Treatment
Rapid Tests Conclusively Diagnose Chagas Disease
Automated Blood Culture System Receives FDA Clearance
Biosensor Chips Identify Antibiotic Treatment Faster
Severity Biomarker Found for Leprosy and Leishmaniasis
Antigenic Targets Compared for Melioidosis Serodiagnosis
Lymphocyte Subtyping Proves Useful in Predicting Pneumonia
Circulating TB Antigens Allows Rapid Diagnosis of Active Disease
Novel Assay Discriminates Several Aspergillus Species
Performance of Chagas Disease Genotyping Assay Evaluated
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