Microbiology
Novel Flu Test Developed to Speed Up Treatment
A novel way of using a swab test has been developed which can rapidly diagnose influenza and other viral infections in patients with severe respiratory conditions, resulting in shorter courses of antibiotics and less time in hospital. More...20 Apr 2017
Rapid Tests Conclusively Diagnose Chagas Disease
Chagas disease is caused by infection with the Trypanosoma cruzi that are generally transmitted by triatomine vectors that are endemic to the Americas. It affects several million people and severe cardiac and/or digestive complications occur in about 30% of the chronically infected patients. More...19 Apr 2017
Automated Blood Culture System Receives FDA Clearance
An innovative blood culture microbial detection system is now commercially available in countries that recognize CE marking and in the USA and is the first continuously monitoring blood culture microbial detection system to offer “Load & Go” technology. More...19 Apr 2017
Biosensor Chips Identify Antibiotic Treatment Faster
Bacterial infections are still a major cause of death in the Western world, and because of over and mistreatment antibiotics resistant bacterial stains are increasing every day. In the UK, it is estimated that 300,000 patients a year acquire infections in hospital, with over 9,000 dying from bacterial infections. More...14 Apr 2017
Antigenic Targets Compared for Melioidosis Serodiagnosis
Melioidosis, caused by Burkholderia pseudomallei, is a life-threatening infection endemic in tropical countries and definitive diagnosis of the disease relies upon bacterial culture, which requires suitable laboratory facilities and reliable antibody testing. More...13 Apr 2017
Lymphocyte Subtyping Proves Useful in Predicting Pneumonia
Pneumocystis jirovecii is an opportunistic fungus that can cause interstitial pneumonia in the immunocompromised host and is associated with a high mortality rate. Antimicrobial prophylaxis reduces the occurrence of P. jirovecii pneumonia (PCP) considerably in susceptible patients. More...13 Apr 2017
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Direct Blood Dry LAMP System Detects Malaria Species
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