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Image: Photomicrograph of the bacterium, Bacteroides hypermegas after being cultured in a thioglycollate medium, for a 48 hour time period. Members of the genus Bacteroides are anaerobic, Gram-negative bacteria, which are mainly found in the intestine, as normal flora (Photo courtesy of Dr. V. R. Dowell, Jr.)

Elevated Antibody Levels Identified in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Patients

Patients with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) experience a lingering fatigue that can drastically impair their social and work life. ME/CFS affects approximately 1% of the population, appearing as a heterogeneous disease, with its etiology and pathogenesis still remaining elusive. More...
28 Sep 2022
Image: Candida auris is a type of fungus and can cause a severe infection in hospital or nursing home patients (Photo courtesy of UCSF Benioff Children\'s Hospital)

Surveillance Provides Real-Time Information on Candida auris Outbreak

Candida auris is an emerging fungal pathogen causing outbreaks in healthcare facilities. C. auris can cause invasive candidiasis (fungemia) in which the bloodstream, the central nervous system, and internal organs are infected. More...
22 Sep 2022
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Image: The XN-31 hematology analyzer on which the prototype for malaria detection was based (Photo courtesy of Sysmex Corporation)

Haematology Analyzer Prototype Tested for Field Malaria Surveillance

Simple and accurate diagnosis is a key component of malaria control programmes. Microscopy is the current gold standard, however it requires extensive training and the results largely rely on the skill of the microscopists. More...
15 Sep 2022
Image: The Promega Maxwell 16 automated purification of genomic DNA, RNA or recombinant Proteins from a wide range of sample types (Photo courtesy of Fischer Scientific).

Test Combination Detects Latent Leishmaniasis Infection

After infection with Leishmania infantum cutaneous or visceral leishmaniasis can develop, but in most cases the host becomes an asymptomatic carrier of the parasite. This key population of individuals with latent leishmaniasis can undergo reactivation of the infection with severe outcome in case of immunosuppression and can contribute to disease transmission. More...
01 Sep 2022
Image: In vivo tracheobronchial biopsy from patient with COVID-19-associated pulmonary aspergillosis (CAPA) and invasive Aspergillus tracheobronchitis (Photo courtesy of The Lancet Respiratory Medicine).

Mechanism Behind Deadly Fungal Infection with Influenza or Covid-19 Deciphered

Every year, hundreds of thousands of people worldwide end up in intensive care with influenza or Covid-19. About 15% of them develop an additional lung infection with the common fungus Aspergillus (aspergillosis). More...
31 Aug 2022
Image: Photomicrograph of Treponema pallidum bacterial spirochetes, which exhibited their characteristic corkscrew shape using the dark field visualization technique (Photo courtesy of Louisa Lu, MD)

Recombinant Antigens Assessed for Serological Diagnosis of Syphilis

Syphilis is a chronic multisystemic disease caused by infection with the spirochete Treponema pallidum and acquired usually via sexual exposure or via vertical mother–fetus transmission or by blood transfusions. An estimated 18 million cases worldwide and 5.6 million new cases occur annually. More...
09 Aug 2022
Image: The iQ200 series automated urine microscopy analyzer produces shortened TAT with standardized results (Photo courtesy of Beckman Coulter)

Faster Method Diagnoses Pediatric Urinary Tract Infections

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) affect the urinary tract, including the bladder (cystitis), urethra (urethritis) or kidneys (kidney infection). UTIs may be treated with antibiotics, but they're not always needed. More...
01 Aug 2022
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