Microbiology
Technology Diagnoses Pneumonia Caused by Undetected Pathogens
A novel next-generation sequencing (NGS) test for respiratory infections has been launched. The test provides a new solution for thousands of physicians who currently experience difficulty in diagnosing and treating patients with pneumonia and other respiratory diseases. More...11 Oct 2017
Blood Test Accurately Distinguishes Bacterial and Viral Infections
The difficulty in properly distinguishing between viral and bacterial infections results in one of two outcomes. Either there is an overuse of antibiotics, which results in a rise in antibiotic resistance; or antibiotics are under-prescribed, which hurts those patients who have a legitimate need. More...11 Oct 2017
Predatory Bacteria Found in Lung Microbiome of CF Patient
The natural evolution of cystic fibrosis (CF) is a progressive decline in lung function caused by a vicious circle of inflammation and tissue destruction, which is triggered and maintained by the chronic bacterial colonization of the lower respiratory tract. More...10 Oct 2017
Rapid Hepatitis C Testing Helps Screen Young Adults
Hepatitis C (HCV) is a viral infection that affects the liver and an estimated 3.2 million people in the USA are infected with HCV, and most do not feel ill or know that they are infected. Since 2010, acute cases of HCV have more than doubled, with new cases predominantly among young, white individuals with a history of injection drug use. More...04 Oct 2017
Lipid Vesicles Replace Blood in New Bacteria Test
Beta-hemolytic bacteria are those pathogens that are frequently to blame for illnesses that are spread among school children like Streptococcus, or those like Listeria that cause many foodborne illnesses. The current test involves streaking a patient sample onto blood agar plates. More...04 Oct 2017
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