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Image: Oxoid Brilliance ESBL is a chromogenic screening plate for the detection of ESBL organisms within 24 hours (Photo courtesy of Oxoid).

Chromogenic Screening Plate Production for E. coli Increased

Because of the current outbreak strain of the enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli O104, production and distribution of a chromogenic screening plate for rapid detection of extended spectrum β-lactamase-producing organisms has been increased. More...
15 Jun 2011

Molecular Assay Monitors Hepatitis C Infections

A quantitative and automated assay can estimate the viral load in patients with Hepatitis C infection and aids in management of the disease. More...
12 Jun 2011

Antibody Test Excludes Recent Toxoplasmosis Infection

An antibody avidity test has been cleared help determine whether a pregnant woman developed a toxoplasmosis infection within the past four months. More...
08 Jun 2011

Specific Antibody Indicates Route of Parasitic Infection

A protein that elicits an antibody to the parasite Toxoplasma gondii may help scientists determine the mode of transmission. More...
02 Jun 2011

Sporadic Diarrhea Caused By Rabbit Parasite

Molecular typing of stool samples has revealed that a protozoan parasite of rabbits, Cryptosporidium cuniculus may be a cause of seasonal diarrhea in humans. More...
02 Jun 2011

Microbiological Tests Detect AmpC β-Lactamase Producing Bacteria

A modification of existing tests allows the detection of plasmid-mediated AmpC-producing Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae that are not readily identified in clinical laboratories. More...
01 Jun 2011
Image: Paragonimus westermani egg (Photo courtesy of Dr. Mae Melvin/Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - CDC).

Modified Tuberculosis Stain Reveals Worm Eggs

The Ziehl-Neelsen staining technique has been evaluated for the diagnosis of helminth eggs in sputum and different modifications of the technique have been compared. More...
31 May 2011
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