Microbiology
New Class of Bloodstream Infection Diagnostics to Enable Culture-Free, Same-Day Organism Identification
A new diagnostic system for bloodstream infections could offer same-day pathogen identification and genomic-based antibiotic susceptibility profiles without the need for blood cultures. More...21 Nov 2023
World's Highest-Multiplex POC System with RNA Quantitating Ability Detects Bacterial Infection
A new test system designed for emergency department use can evaluate the likelihood of bacterial or viral infections and the risk of acute decompensation, which necessitates ICU-level care, in patients with suspected acute infection and sepsis. More...20 Nov 2023
Integrated Solution for Rapid AST Directly From Positive Blood Cultures to Combat Bloodstream Infection
A specialized microfluidic chip can extract bacteria and perform antimicrobial susceptibility testing directly from positive blood cultures in under 3.5 hours, offering a faster and more effective approach to managing bloodstream infections. More...29 Sep 2023
Molecular Multiplex Panels Quickly Supplanting Conventional Pathogen Detection Methods, Finds Report
The Association for Molecular Pathology has published a review that provides valuable insights into the use of multiplex PCR panels for detecting pathogens in the GI and CNS systems, lower respiratory tract, and joint specimens. More...28 Sep 2023
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