Microbiology
Automated HSV1 and 2 Test Receives US Marketing Approval
An automated real-time polymerase chain reaction assay for the direct detection and differentiation of herpes simplex virus 1 and herpes simplex virus 2 DNA in anogenital specimens from symptomatic patients has been certified for diagnostic use in the United States. More...14 Jun 2015
Rapid Microfluidic Immunoassay Detects Cryptosporidium in Remote Areas
A lab-on-a-chip device has been developed that can rapidly diagnose Cryptosporidiuminfections from just a finger prick, potentially bringing point-of-care diagnosis to at-risk in rural areas in order to improve treatment outcomes. More...10 Jun 2015
Novel Method Identifies Pathogens in Bone Marrow Smears
The rapid identification of four pathogens and the early diagnosis of the four different diseases are of great importance; however some pathogens have a similar size and shape in the Wright‑Giemsa staining of bone marrow smears. More...09 Jun 2015
Flocked Swab Reveals Severe Diarrheagenic Babies Had Undiagnosed Infection
Diarrheal disease is a leading cause of death for young children and most pediatric gastroenteritis is caused by viral pathogens; consequently, current recommendations advocate against routine antibacterial therapy if children present without bloody stools. More...09 Jun 2015
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