Microbiology

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• Atlas of Bacterial Diversity Charts Microbe Variability in Humans

• Molecular Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction Detects H1N1 Influenza

• Calbiotech Awarded Contract to Develop Reagents for Dengue Diagnosis

• Molecular Diagnostic Test Rapidly Detects Seven MRSA Types

• Kits Simplify Hematology, Gram, and Trichrome Staining

• Influenza Array to Study Genetic Drift of H1N1 Swine Flu

• Enterococcal Bloodstream Pathogens Identified in 90 Minutes

• Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Test Launched in the U.S.

• Challenging Disinfection Procedures Aided with Novel Neutralizing Media

• Tests Improved for Detection of Helicobacter Pylori Antigen

• Website Provides Information on Respiratory Viruses

• Rapid Test for Sepsis-Related Pathogens Being Developed

• Gen-Probe Purchases Prodesse for US$60 Million

• Test Helps Select Antibiotic for Chronic Lung Infections

• Petri Dish Filler Provides Automated Filling of Biplates and Pour-Plate Functionality

• Temperature Stable Antibodies to Be Developed for IVD

• RT-PCR Assay Detects MRSA Nasal Colonization

• Diagnostic Labs Could Be Overwhelmed with Swine Flu Tests

• Routine HIV Testing Will Help Destigmatize Disease

• Cronobacter Sakazakii Isolation Kits Reduce Need for Subculture and Confirmatory Tests

• 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