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Microbiology

Automated Assay Detects C. difficile Including Hypervirulent Strains

A high-throughput, automated assay detects Clostridium difficile including the A-B+ 1470 variant, as well as the NAP1 strain. More...
24 Aug 2011

Molecular DNA Tests Identify New Bacterium

A new strain of bacteria, causing a tick-borne disease, has been identified through DNA testing. More...
22 Aug 2011

Portable Instrument Detects Pathogens in Field and Clinic

A handheld instrument is small enough–about the size of a syringe–to be carried easily by a medical provider and used with a minimal amount of training and time. More...
18 Aug 2011

Urine Test for Tuberculosis Needs Improving

A noninvasive urinary assay for tuberculosis is not accurate enough to be used for routine diagnosis of active tuberculosis. More...
17 Aug 2011

Take-Home Test Improves Screening for Venereal Disease

Women are encouraged to be retested for Chlamydia after a first round of treatment by letting them collect the specimen at home. More...
16 Aug 2011

Rapid Tests for Malaria Can Be Improved

The rapid diagnostic tests for malaria vary in terms of specificity and sensitivity among different commercially available diagnostic kits. More...
16 Aug 2011

Prototype Test Developed for Ocular Trachoma

An evaluation has been made of a prototype point-of-care test, developed for field diagnosis of ocular Chlamydia trachomatis, in low prevalence settings. More...
15 Aug 2011
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