Microbiology
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
POC Tests Evaluated for Filarial Antigenemia
Lymphatic filariasis (LF) is a major neglected tropical disease (NTD) that has been targeted for elimination by 2020. The Global Programme to Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis (GPELF, launched in 2000) uses repeated rounds of mass drug administration (MDA) with antifilarial drugs to interrupt transmission of the parasite. More...28 Sep 2017
Paper-Based TB Test Could Increase Diagnoses Worldwide
In resource-limited areas, equipment requirements and long wait times for results are obstacles to early diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis (TB). To tackle this problem, scientists have developed a rapid colorimetric TB assay using gold nanoparticles on a paper-based device than enables results to be read with a smartphone. More...26 Sep 2017
Checklist Developed for Early Identification of Infants with SCID
Poor recognition of severe combined immune deficiency (SCID) syndrome by front-line doctors is leading to delays in diagnosis. A new testing regime aims to make diagnosis faster so that more infants with SCID, a “bubble-baby disease”, can receive life-saving treatment in time. More...26 Sep 2017
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