Microbiology
Field Performance for Rapid Detection of Influenza Virus Analyzed
Clinical differentiation of influenza A virus from infections caused by influenza B virus and the other viruses is unreliable, however effective antiviral treatment is only available for influenza A virus infections and must be administered early in the course of disease to be effective. More...27 Sep 2016
Zika Virus Detected in Conjunctival Fluid
Researchers have found that Zika virus (ZIKV) can be detected in samples of conjunctival fluid from patients with ZIKV infection, suggesting the possibility for a simpler and safer noninvasive test for diagnosis and/or screening than blood testing. The results also add evidence about the cause of conjunctivitis in ZIKV-infected infants with microcephaly. More...26 Sep 2016
Test Developed for Healthcare-Acquired Infections Validated
Healthcare-acquired infections (HAIs) kill tens of thousands of people each year and add significantly to healthcare costs. Multidrug resistant and epidemic strains are a large proportion of HAI agents, and multidrug resistant strains of Klebsiella pneumoniae, a leading HAI agent, have become an urgent public health crisis. More...22 Sep 2016
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
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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
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