Microbiology
Rapid TB Test Accuracy Compromised by Mycobacterial Diversity
Throughout the world, Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) is responsible for the vast majority of tuberculosis (TB) cases; however, there are several other closely related mycobacterial species that cause TB, all part of the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex (Mtbc). More...27 Jul 2016
Simple Method Rapidly Tests Bacteria's Susceptibility to Different Antibiotics
The recent emergence of bacterial infections that are resistant to many existing antibiotics is driving an urgent need for tools to quickly identify the small number of therapies that are still effective for individual patients. More...27 Jul 2016
Novel Chemiluminescent Immunoassay Detects Toxoplasma in Human Sera
Toxoplasmosis is common disease in humans and animals caused by the protozoan parasite Toxoplasma gondii and while this disease in healthy people is usually asymptomatic, in congenital cases and immune deficient patients it can lead to serious pathological effects. More...26 Jul 2016
Practice Guidelines Published for Aspergillosis Diagnosis and Management
The guidelines-update focuses on earaly diagnosis and new treatments for patients with of the major forms of aspergillosis: allergic, chronic, and invasive, the latter of which kills 40-80% of those with widespread infection. Early diagnosis of invasive aspergillosis remains critical for more effective treatment. More...25 Jul 2016
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