Microbiology
New Test Leverages PCR Technology to Detect Gastrointestinal Bacteria within Two Hours
A new test leverages polymerase chain reaction (PCR) technology to detect common gastrointestinal (GI) bacteria and returns results in about two hours with more than 98% sensitivity and specificity. More...11 Oct 2022
MRSA/SA PCR Rapid Test Quickly Diagnoses Methicillin Resistance at Point of Care
A new test for the quick diagnosis of methicillin-resistant (MRSA) at the point of the care not only provides rapid RT-PCR results in 53 minutes but differentiates whether the bacterial strain is MRSA or methicillin-sensitive (MSAA) which promotes targeted therapy. More...06 Oct 2022
Handheld Mass Spectrometry Probe Identifies Clinically Relevant Bacteria
Rapid identification of bacteria is critical to prevent antimicrobial resistance and ensure positive patient outcomes. Identifying bacteria while a patient is still in surgery could allow doctors to more quickly move to a targeted antibiotic for their infection. More...04 Oct 2022
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
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
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
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
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