Microbiology
Molecular Diagnostics Identify Resistance Biomarkers of Bloodstream Infection
Molecular diagnostics allow for rapid identification and detection of resistance markers of bloodstream infection, with a potential for accelerated antimicrobial optimization and improved patient outcomes. More...02 May 2016
New Assay Improves Detection Of Deadly Prion Diseases
Transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (TSEs), or prion diseases, are a family of rare progressive, neurodegenerative illnesses that affect both humans and animals and TSE surveillance is important for public health and food safety. More...28 Apr 2016
Prototype Rapid Diagnostic Test Detects Human African Trypanosomiasis
Early diagnosis and treatment of human African trypanosomiasis (HAT) is essential for safe and effective treatment but the tests used to screen suspected patients and populations at risk are difficult to implement in remote rural settings where the disease occurs. More...27 Apr 2016
Group A Streptococcus Rapid Immunoassay Evaluated
Clinical reasoning utilizing certain symptoms and scores has not proven to be a reliable decision-making tool to determine whether or not to suspect a group A Streptococcus (GAS) infection in the patient presenting with a sore throat. More...27 Apr 2016
Tuberculosis Elimination at Stake
Ahead of World TB Day, a new guidance paper and surveillance report on tuberculosis (TB) in Europe urge for immediate diagnostic screening and care of the most vulnerable populations, including refugees and migrants, and the poor and marginalized. More...26 Apr 2016
Multiple STIs Could Be Detected with A Single Rapid Test
One test that could detect four of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in 30 minutes and allow them to be rapidly treated is under development. A GBP150,000 grant has been awarded to develop the test that will detect STIs, including chlamydia and gonorrhea. More...26 Apr 2016
Immunoassay Detects Severe Fever with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome Virus
Severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome (SFTS) is a tick-borne infectious disease with a high case fatality rate, and is caused by the SFTS virus (SFTSV) and the disease is endemic to China, South Korea, and Japan. More...25 Apr 2016
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Methods Compared for Detection of Fecal Giardiasis
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Rapid Low Cost Urine Test Diagnoses Tuberculosis, Reduces Mortality
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Robust Method Developed for Microbiome Analysis
Laboratory Test for Zika virus Authorized for Emergency Use
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