Microbiology

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• DNA Testing Produces Sensitive Assay for Human Papillomavirus

• Molecular Diagnostic Panel Approved for Influenza

• Congenital Toxoplasmosis Diagnosed Early By Molecular Test

• Gold Nanoparticles Coated with Antibodies Bind to Flu Viruses

• Criteria Established for Western Blot Diagnosis of Lyme Disease

• Molecular Assay Detects Pathogenic Bacteria Concurrently

• Oral Swab Test Evaluated for Hepatitis C Virus

• Rapid Immunoassay Improves HIV Detection

• Blood Test Leads to Early Diagnosis of Cryptococcosis

• Heat Signature Found for Tubercle Bacilli

• Broad Approach Required for Histoplasmosis Diagnosis

• Molecular Diagnostic Detects and Discriminates Influenza A and B Viruses

• Different Methods Compared for Norovirus Detection

• Sensitive Molecular Blood Test Detects Malaria

• Fast Diagnostic Tool Investigated for Wound Infections

• Automated Assay Detects C. difficile Including Hypervirulent Strains

• Molecular DNA Tests Identify New Bacterium

• Portable Instrument Detects Pathogens in Field and Clinic

• Urine Test for Tuberculosis Needs Improving

• Take-Home Test Improves Screening for Venereal Disease

• Rapid Tests for Malaria Can Be Improved

• Prototype Test Developed for Ocular Trachoma

• Molecular Test Provides Solution for Tuberculosis Discrimination