Microbiology
Microarray Test Detects Pathogenic Shifts in the Taxonomic Distribution of Vaginal Bacteria
A team of Italian microbiologists has developed a microarray-based diagnostic tool that monitors the vaginal bacteria population and alerts the clinician to changes in taxonomic distribution that are characteristic of bacterial vaginosis. More...31 Mar 2015
Assay Measuring Three Human Response Proteins Differentiates Bacterial and Viral Infections
A blood test that measures three proteins produced by the human immune system in response to exposure to pathogenic microorganisms has been commercialized into an assay system capable of rapidly distinguishing infections caused by bacteria from those caused by viruses. More...30 Mar 2015
New Approach Developed to Diagnose Tuberculosis
The diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis usually includes laboratory analysis of sputum, a viscous material derived from deep in the airways of patients with active disease which can be difficult to collect and analyze by microbiological and molecular techniques. More...25 Mar 2015
Genes Discovered Influence Risk of Developing Leprosy
Leprosy, a chronic dermatological and neurological disease, is caused by infection withMycobacterium leprae, and its manifestation, progression and prognosis are strongly associated with the proficiency of the patient's immune system. More...25 Mar 2015
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Herpes Simplex Virus Molecular Test Receives US FDA Clearance
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Rapid Ebolavirus Triage Test Developed
Five Serologic Tests Evaluated for Threadworm Infection Follow-Up
Pivotal Study Supports Modern Blood Test Over Common Skin Test for Latent Tuberculosis Screening
Immune Biomarkers Predict Early Death in HIV Patients with TB
New Test Diagnoses C. difficile with One Assay and No Retesting
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Lateral Flow Immunoassay Validated for Detection of Cryptococcal Antigen
Positive Blood Culture Removal Time Significantly Decreases Processing Time
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Rapid Test Kit Detects Dengue Antibodies in Saliva
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