Microbiology

Rapid Diagnostic Assay for Ebola Field Tested
Rapid diagnostic methods are essential in control of Ebola outbreaks and lead to timely isolation of cases and improved epidemiologic surveillance, but diagnosis during Ebola outbreaks in West Africa has relied on PCRs performed in laboratories outside the region. More...02 Feb 2016


Blood Test Could Identify Which Patients Need Antibiotics
Acute respiratory infections caused by bacterial or viral pathogens are among the most common reasons for seeking medical car and despite improvements in pathogen-based diagnostics, most patients receive inappropriate antibiotics. More...31 Jan 2016



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Respiratory Pathogen Diagnostic Panel Approved
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DNA Technology Diagnoses Cases of Tuberculosis Faster
Blood Levels of Ebola Virus Are Predictive of Death
Rapid Molecular Host-Response Assay May Improve Diagnosis of Sepsis
Automated PCR Platform Increases Productivity of Clinical Molecular Diagnostic Laboratories
Influenza-Respiratory Virus Panel Launched for Idylla platform
Chikungunya Virus Associated Central Nervous System Disease Characterized
Molecular Methods Differentiate E. coli Outbreaks
Integrated Device Combines Techniques to Detect Malaria
Supplement Presents Studies on Importance of Simpler Diagnostics for Infectious Diseases
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