Microbiology
Beta-Lactamase Detection Reagent Rapidly Diagnoses Urinary ESBL-Producing Pathogens
The increasing prevalence of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL)-producing Enterobacterales is recognized as a significant health threat worldwide. In addition, long-term colonization by ESBL-producing Enterobacterales has recently been reported not only in patients undergoing antimicrobial therapy but also in healthy individuals. More...14 Dec 2021
Immunoprofiling HTLV-1 Blood Samples Show Altered Innate Cell Responsiveness
The Human T-cell Leukemia Virus-1 (HTLV-1)-Associated Myelopathy/Tropical Spastic Paraparesis (HAM/TSP) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease characterized by the demyelination of the middle-to-lower thoracic cord. More...09 Dec 2021
Cystic Pancreatic Lesion Bacteria Are Precursors to Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreatic cancer (PC) is one of the most aggressive and lethal types of cancer. The 5-year survival rate at the time of diagnosis is about 10%, as approximately 80%–85% of patients present either unresectable or metastatic disease. PC accounts for roughly 459,000 new cases and 432,000 deaths. More...08 Dec 2021
Rapid Diagnostic Testing Analyzed in Suspected Meningitis Diagnosis
Bacterial meningitis is a potentially fatal infection of the central nervous system (CNS) that is associated with significant complications including neurologic deficits and epilepsy in the majority of survivors. More...07 Dec 2021
Same Day Test Identifies Secondary Infections in COVID-19 Patients
The intensive care unit (ICU) is a dynamic environment with frequent staff-patient contact for invasive monitoring, interventions and personal care that together introduce the risk of secondary or nosocomial infection. When critically ill patients are cared for in the ICU, doctors may take deep samples from their lungs. More...02 Dec 2021
Multiplex Immunoassay Developed for Confirmation and Typing of HTLV Infections
Human T-Cell Lymphotropic Viruses (HTLV) type 1 and type 2 account for an estimated five to 10 million infections worldwide and are transmitted through breast feeding, sexual contacts and contaminated cellular blood components. More...24 Nov 2021
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