Microbiology
Direct Test Includes Eight Circulating Influenza Viruses
Seasonal influenza epidemics occur primarily during the winter in temperate climates and year round in tropical climates and according to the experts, flu activity most commonly peaks in the United States between December and February. More...14 Jan 2015
Staining Methods for Malarial Blood Films Compared
Early parasitological diagnosis of malaria is the cornerstone of malaria treatment and control and although rapid diagnostic tests for malaria are increasingly used, microscopy remains the reference standard for malaria diagnosis. More...11 Jan 2015
Prototype Rapid Tests Evaluated for Human African Trypanosomiasis
The diagnosis of human African trypanosomiasis remains a challenge both for active screening, which is critical in control of the disease and in the point-of-care scenario where early and accurate diagnosis is essential. More...07 Jan 2015
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HIV Combo Test Receives CLIA Waiver
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Bacterial Biofilms Associated with Colon Cancer
Black Grain Eumycetoma Causative Agents Identified by Molecular Method
Rapid Tool Detects Most Common Bacterial Pathogens
Antibody Test Predicts Cold-Related Asthma Attacks
Low-Cost Sophisticated Device Diagnoses HIV
Rapid Norovirus Assay Approved for Diagnostic Use in the United States
LAMP Method Detects Malarial Parasites Using Microwave Irradiation
Automated Assay for Influenza and RSV Cleared
Innovative Mobile Device Rapidly Diagnoses Respiratory Infectious Diseases
Serologic Diagnostic Tests Evaluated for Chikungunya Virus
Molecular Strep A Test Cleared for Cobas System
Nose and Throat Specimens Compared for Rapid Adenovirus Detection
Real-Time Genome Sequencing Helps Control Hospital Outbreak
Undiagnosed Chagas Disease Emerging as Public Health Threat
DNA-Based Droplet System Rapidly Detects Bacterial Infection in the Bloodstream
Novel Sequence Analysis Services Improve Pathogen Identification
Biomarkers Point-of-Care Tests Guide Antibiotic Prescription
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