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Image: DSQ II single quadrupole gas chromatography/mass spectrometry systems (Photo courtesy of Thermo Scientific).

Blood Test May Predict Risk for Septic Death

Sepsis is a common cause of death, but outcomes in individual patients are difficult to predict, however a novel blood test may facilitate such a prediction. More...
08 Aug 2013
Image: Clostridium difficile colonies grown on cycloserine mannitol agar (Photo courtesy of Janice Carr).

Bacterial Strain Type and Biomarkers Predict Mortality

Clostridium difficile genotype predicts mortality after C. difficile infection, and excess mortality correlates with genotype-specific changes in biomarkers. More...
08 Aug 2013
Image: The Xpert MTB/RIF test cartridge (Photo courtesy of Cepheid).

Rapid, Automated Test Accurately Detects Tuberculosis in Pediatric Samples

A team of South African investigators compared the effectiveness of a new, automated diagnostic test that simultaneously detects tuberculosis and rifampicin resistance to classical microscopy and culture methods in pediatric samples. More...
08 Aug 2013
Image: Yersinia pestis, Direct Fluorescent Antibody Stain (Photo courtesy of Larry Stauffer).

Plague Detected by Anti-Carbohydrate Antibodies

A diagnostic test for detecting the presence of Yersinia pestis, the cause of plague, may soon be easier than ever before. More...
07 Aug 2013
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Cost-Effective Method Detects Chikungunya virus

The use of capillary blood samples blotted on filter papers for molecular diagnosis of Chikungunya virus infection has been evaluated. More...
05 Aug 2013
Image: The Alere Determine TB LAM Ag test for diagnostic screening of HIV-associated TB (Photo courtesy of Alere).

HIV-Associated TB: Expert Discusses Diagnostic Potential of New Test

A low-cost point-of-care assay now available for diagnosing active tuberculosis in HIV-infected patients is discussed by an infectious diseases expert for its potential to reduce mortality. More...
05 Aug 2013
Image: Malaria parasites infect two blood cells (Photo courtesy of Lennart Nilsson).

Clinical Relevance of Biomarkers Evaluated for Malaria

Early diagnosis and risk stratification is important in patients with Plasmodium falciparum malaria for rapid initiation of antimalarial treatment and prevention of complications. More...
31 Jul 2013
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