Microbiology
Genomic Assays Identify Chikungunya Virus in Blood Donors
The risk for transfusion-transmitted infection of Chikungunya virus is currently unclear, but several factors raise concern about possible transfusion-transmitted infection with this virus, including a 10% to 25% asymptomatic infection rate and high viremic titers in asymptomatic persons. More...03 Aug 2015
Recombinase Polymerase Amplification Assays Developed for Typhus
Sensitive, specific and rapid diagnostic tests for the detection of the causative agents of scrub typhus and murine typhus are necessary to accurately and promptly diagnose patients and ensure that they receive proper treatment. More...03 Aug 2015
Immunochromatographic Test Developed for Visceral Leishmaniasis
The available diagnostic tests for visceral leishmaniasis are either invasive and require considerable expertise such as the parasitological demonstration of the parasite in tissue smears or unable to distinguish between past and active infection as in serological methods. More...15 Jul 2015
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Rapid Ebola Test Validated in Field Trials
Biosensor-Based Rapid Urine Test Detects Urogenital Schistosomiasis
Lower Respiratory Tract Pathogens Analyzed by Breath Test
Recent Mutations Responsible for Plague Bacteria's Virulence
Tissue Microbiological Diagnostics Improved by High-Throughput Homogenizer
Gene Mutation Identified That Can Trigger Lymphoblastic Leukemia
New Assay Rapidly Detects Toxigenic C. difficile
TF-Test Modified as New Diagnostic Tool for Human Enteroparasitosis
Efficient Molecular Method Detects Pathogenic Leptospires
CE Marking Received for New HIV-1 and HCV RNA Assays
T-Spot Cytomegalovirus Test Receives CE Marking Approval
Pediatric Sepsis Diagnosed in Hours vs. Days
Single Vial Transport for Intestinal Parasites Launched
LAMP Technique Detects Toxoplasmosis
New Assay Defines an Individual's Total Virus Burden
CE-IVD Mark Received for Simultaneous Helicobacter Pylori and Antibiotic Resistance Test
Automated HSV1 and 2 Test Receives US Marketing Approval
Molecular Assay Compared to Blood Smear for Babesiosis Diagnosis
Rapid Microfluidic Immunoassay Detects Cryptosporidium in Remote Areas
Clostridium Difficile Test Gets Regulatory Approval
Novel Method Identifies Pathogens in Bone Marrow Smears
Flocked Swab Reveals Severe Diarrheagenic Babies Had Undiagnosed Infection
A Tool to Predict Tuberculosis Drug Resistance Now Available Online
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