Microbiology
Performance of Field Evaluated Malaria Rapid Diagnostic Tests
The introduction of malaria rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) has enhanced quick examination of blood samples from suspected malaria patients; however, it is not clear which RDT is the most appropriate in different endemic areas with mono and mixed infections of different parasites. More...22 Sep 2016
Rapid Molecular Diagnostic Test Detects Zika Virus
Zika virus has only recently gained attention due to recent large outbreaks worldwide and an easy to use nucleic acid amplification test (NAAT) could play an important role in the early detection of the infection and patient management. More...14 Sep 2016
Clostridium Difficile Diagnostic Guidelines Updated
New guidelines on the best practice methods to diagnose Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) have been released and the latest document updates the original 2009, and includes recommendations concerning the use of new diagnostic technology such as nucleic acid amplification tests (NAAT). More...08 Sep 2016
Fatal Fungal Infection Has Unique Growth Patterns
The multidrug-resistant yeast Candida auris, which has caused fatal infections in some hospitalized patients, has at least two different growth patterns and some of its strains are as capable of causing disease as the most invasive type of yeast called Candida albicans. More...08 Sep 2016
Miniaturized Clinical Test Rapidly Detects Antibiotic Resistance
A new microfluidic concept for multi-analyte testing in a dipstick format, termed “Lab-on-a-Stick”, that combines the simplicity of dipstick tests with the high performance of microfluidic devices has been developed. More...07 Sep 2016
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Prognostic Biomarkers Predict Dengue Shock and Organ Failure
Two-Gene Panel Differentiates between Pediatric Bacterial and Viral Infections
Innate Immune Sensor of Microbial Proteolysis Revealed
Rapid Diagnostic Test Performance Assessed for Placental Malaria
Latent Toxoplasmosis Prevalence Analyzed Retrospectively
Molecular Testing Accuracy for Clostridium difficile Scrutinized
Simple Test Could Improve TB Diagnosis in Developing Countries
Cell-Free DNA Sequencing Confirms Myelodysplastic Syndrome Diagnosis
Alternative Methods Compared for Urine Culture Collection and Transport
Lateral Flow-Based Antibody Test Developed for Trachoma
Rapid Method Developed for Direct Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing
Rapid Bacterial Infection Test Reduces Antibiotic Use
Increased Risk of HIV Associated with Parasitic Worm Infections
Neutrophil CD64 Index Helps Diagnose Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
FDA Approves Use of New Zika Assay to Screen Blood Supply
Protein Microarray Detects Antibodies in Melioidosis Patients
HPV Test Approved for Use with SurePath Preservative Fluid
Direct Molecular Detection of Bloodstream Infection Evaluated
Bacterial Infection Identified as Cause of Overactive Bladder Syndrome
Rapid TB Test Accuracy Compromised by Mycobacterial Diversity
Simple Method Rapidly Tests Bacteria's Susceptibility to Different Antibiotics
LAMP Assay Developed for Threadworms in Stool and Urine
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