Microbiology

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• Healthcare-Associated Pneumonia Pathogens Testing Has Limited Success

• Respiratory Virus Identification Kit Detects Six Respiratory Viruses on Single Slide Simultaneously

• Active TB Rapidly Identified in Smear-Negative Tests

• Fully Automated Assay Screens Blood for HIV

• Prostate Cancer Linked to a Virus Infection

• Sexually Transmitted Disease Linked to Aggressive Prostate Cancer

• New Pandemic Influenza A/H1N1 Detection Kit Released

• Microbial Identification System Identifies Cause of Bacterial Contamination

• Comprehensive Influenza and Respiratory Virus Testing Service Launched

• Genetic Marker Predicts Response to Hepatitis C Treatment

• Integra and Viaflo Combination Provides Mutual Benefits

• Genomic Signature in Blood Differentiates Among Colds, Flu, and Pneumonia

• Response to Bacterial Infection Is Associated With Inflammatory Disease

• Urine Assay Encourages Men to Undergo Painless Chlamydia Test

• Reverse Flow Immunochromatographic Rapid Assay Detects Antidengue Antibodies

• Fenwal Signs Agreement to Improve Transfusion Safety

• Labeling for RVP Diagnostic Test Updated

• CDI Diagnostic Test Establishes New Benchmarks

• Sample Collection in PPTs Affects HIV-Load Testing

• Rapid Tests Detect and Differentiate Between Common Malarias

• Lab-on-a-Chip Measures Mechanics of Bacteria Colonies

• HIV Testing Promoted for Patients Having PSA Assays

• Cheaper Liquid Culture Tests Accelerate Battle Against MDR-TB