Microbiology
Deadly Drug-Resistant Strain of Escherichia coli Emerged as a Single Genetic Clone
Molecular microbiologists working with advanced genomic research tools have shown that an extremely virulent and drug-resistant strain of Escherichia coli appeared about 10 years ago following mutations in two genes. More...02 Jan 2014
A New Rapid Chlamydia Test Suitable for Clinical Labs and POC Use
A new rapid assay for Chlamydia trachomatis based on a state-of-the-art nucleic acid amplification technique detects as few as 5 to 12 pathogens per test within 20 minutes directly from urine samples without DNA purification. More...25 Dec 2013
Novel Assay for MRSA Detects Newly Discovered Methicillin-Resistant Strains
A newly approved molecular assay for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus enables more effective active surveillance of patients, improving individual patient care and reducing healthcare-associated infections. More...16 Dec 2013
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In Other News
Early Access Offered to New, Streamlined Interpretation of Patient Sequencing Data
Urine Culture Updates Approach to Diagnosing Infection
Rapid Intrinsic Method Identifies Blood Cultures Pathogen
Anti-HEV Assays Evaluated for Diagnosing Acute Hepatitis E Infections
Importance of High-Quality Controls in Assay Design and Development Examined
Inappropriate Laboratory Testing Found Throughout Medicine
Clostridium difficile Assay Receives FDA Clearance
Molecular Markers Predict Disease Severity for RSV Infections
Use of a Rapid Test to Diagnose Influenza in the Emergency Room Influences Choice of Treatment
New Molecular Standards Facilitate Assay Development, Validation, and Monitoring
Bacterial Toxin Sets the Course for Infection
New Collaboration to Evaluate Low-Cost TB Test Aims to Improve Detection in Developing Countries
Chagas Disease Ignored in North America's Poorest Communities
Rapid Antigen Detection Test Guides Antibiotic Use
Multiplex HIV-Syphilis Assay Launched
Rapid Colorimetric Assay Quantifies Urease Activity
Blood Pathogens Rapidly Identified by Novel Molecular Methods
HIV Combo Assay Provides Quick, Reliable Results
Molecular Test Detects Active Tuberculosis in HIV Patients
Test Improves Diagnosis of Tuberculous Meningitis in HIV Patients
Bacterium Evaluated as Potential Multiple Sclerosis Trigger
More Accurate Test Gives Indication of Early Meningococcal Infection
Molecular Detection Kit Assessed for African Trypanosomiasis
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