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Image: hemoFISH multiplex diagnostic kit for blood cultures (Photo courtesy of miacom diagnostics).

Blood Pathogens Rapidly Identified by Novel Molecular Methods

Rapid and accurate identification of pathogens responsible for sepsis, a life-threatening medical condition that is defined as systemic inflammatory response syndrome, is essential for early and targeted antimicrobial therapy.   More...
12 Nov 2013

HIV Combo Assay Provides Quick, Reliable Results

An innovative new HIV combination assay delivers accurate, reliable results more quickly, up to several days earlier than other currently available assays.  More...
12 Nov 2013
Image: PAXgene blood ribonucleic acid (RNA) kits (Photo courtesy of PreAnalytiX).

Molecular Test Detects Active Tuberculosis in HIV Patients

A major impediment to tuberculosis control in Africa is the difficulty in diagnosing active tuberculosis, particularly in the context of human immunodeficiency virus infections.   More...
11 Nov 2013
Image: The Xpert MTB/RIF cartridge for diagnosing tuberculosis to be used on the GeneXpert System (Photo courtesy of Cepheid).

Test Improves Diagnosis of Tuberculous Meningitis in HIV Patients

Tuberculous meningitis is a serious and often fatal illness that is difficult to diagnose particularly in resource-poor areas and is especially common in individuals infected with the human immunodeficiency virus.   More...
07 Nov 2013
Image: Clostridium perfringens colonies cultured on a half-antitoxin plate (Photo courtesy of Dr. Stuart E. Starr).

Bacterium Evaluated as Potential Multiple Sclerosis Trigger

A bacterium has been identified that may trigger multiple sclerosis, a chronic, debilitating disorder that damages myelin forming cells in the brain and spinal cord.  More...
06 Nov 2013

More Accurate Test Gives Indication of Early Meningococcal Infection

A more accurate method to screen for bacterial meningitis, when it is in its earliest stage, has been proposed.   More...
05 Nov 2013
Image: Loopamp Realtime Turbidimeter for Loop-mediated Isothermal Amplification (Photo courtesy of Eiken Chemical).

Molecular Detection Kit Assessed for African Trypanosomiasis

Molecular methods have great potential for sensitive parasite detection in the diagnosis of human African trypanosomiasis, but the requirements in terms of laboratory infrastructure limit their use to reference centers.  More...
31 Oct 2013
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