Microbiology
New Test Reveals Existing Antibiotics Can Cure Superbugs
A new test has revealed that FDA-approved antibiotics, readily available at local pharmacies, can effectively combat superbugs. These antibiotics are not prescribed due to the gold-standard test indicating their inefficacy. More...02 May 2023
Fast, Cheap, and Easy Testing Method Could Become a Game-Changer in Antibiotic Sensitivity Testing
Researchers have created a rapid, affordable, and accessible method based on optical microscopy that can perform antibiotic sensitivity testing at the single-cell level without needing to attach or label bacteria. More...26 Apr 2023
Rapid Molecular Diagnostics Platform Uses Multiplex PCR Technology for Fast Diagnosis of Severe Infectious Diseases
A cutting-edge molecular diagnostic platform can reliably and accurately diagnose severe infectious diseases by using multiplex PCR technology to detect a wide range of microorganisms, antibiotic resistance markers, or toxins from sample-to-answer within 4-5 hours. More...20 Apr 2023
Rapid Metagenomics Diagnoses Antibiotic Resistant Bloodstream Infections 18-42 Hours Faster Than Conventional Tests
New research has demonstrated that metagenomic sequencing can offer rapid and actionable AMR predictions for treating bloodstream infections much faster than traditional laboratory tests, potentially saving lives and improving antibiotic management. More...20 Apr 2023
Gastrointestinal PCR Assay Offers Rapid, Culture-Free Pathogen Identification
A new syndromic panel for gastrointestinal infections that identifies 26 gastroenteritis-causing pathogens, including bacteria, viruses, parasites, and related toxins, aims to streamline routine procedures and enhance diagnostic efficiency. More...17 Apr 2023
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