Microbiology
Study Improves Understanding of E. coli H30 Epidemiology, Persistent Infections Remains Unexplained
Researchers have identified populations more vulnerable to infection with pandemic E. coli strain H30, however improved testing is needed to monitor patients due to the high rate of treatment failure. Antibiotic resistance and weakened immunity only partially explain persistent infection. More...05 May 2016
Blood Transfusions in Malaria Zones Made Safer
Patients, especially children, who undergo blood transfusions in sub-Saharan Africa, are at high risk of transfusion-transmitted malaria. Every year, approximately 214 million people worldwide are infected with acute malaria, the majority of whom are in Africa and the disease is caused by the parasite Plasmodium. More...03 May 2016
MALDI-TOF Mass Spectrometry Differentiates Streptococcus Species
It is clinically relevant to distinguish Streptococcus pneumoniae from other less virulent, members of the viridans group streptococci (VGS) and accurate species determination within the VGS and more specifically within the mitis subgroup is traditionally difficult. More...02 May 2016
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
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