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Image: Recombinase polymerase amplification (RPA)-nfo assays using cross contamination proof (XCP) lateral flow cassettes (Photo courtesy of Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences).

Recombinase Polymerase Amplification Assays Developed for Typhus

Sensitive, specific and rapid diagnostic tests for the detection of the causative agents of scrub typhus and murine typhus are necessary to accurately and promptly diagnose patients and ensure that they receive proper treatment.   More...
03 Aug 2015
Image: Transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of norovirus virions, or virus particles (Photo courtesy of Charles D. Humphrey/CDC).

Immunochromatography Tests Evaluated for Detection of Novel Norovirus

A novel GII.17 Norovirus has emerged as a major cause of epidemic and endemic acute gastroenteritis in several countries in Asia.  More...
02 Aug 2015
Image: The Covaris S2 Ultrasonicator for shearing DNA (Photo courtesy of Covaris).

Genetic Mutation Impairs Immunity in Candidiasis and Mycobacteriosis

Human inborn errors of immunity mediated by the cytokines interleukin-17A/F underlie mucocutaneous candidiasis, whereas inborn errors of interferon-γ immunity underlie mycobacterial disease.  More...
02 Aug 2015
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Molecular Tests Evaluated for Clostridium difficile Identification

Two commercial isothermal amplification assays have been compared for the detection of Clostridium difficile toxin in fresh fecal samples from adult and pediatric patients.  More...
21 Jul 2015

Panel Improves Diagnosis of Candida in Pediatric Patients

In an investigational study of pediatric patients, a Candida test panel provided accurate, fast diagnosis with only 2 mL of blood.  More...
15 Jul 2015
Image: An immunochromatographic strip tested with a serum sample from a visceral leishmaniasis patient, both the control and the test line turned pink (Photo courtesy of Chinese National Institute of Parasitic Diseases).

Immunochromatographic Test Developed for Visceral Leishmaniasis

The available diagnostic tests for visceral leishmaniasis are either invasive and require considerable expertise such as the parasitological demonstration of the parasite in tissue smears or unable to distinguish between past and active infection as in serological methods.  More...
15 Jul 2015
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Rapid Ebola Test Validated in Field Trials

At present, diagnosis of Ebolavirus disease requires transport of venipuncture blood to field biocontainment laboratories for testing by real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR), resulting in delays that complicate patient care and infection control efforts.  More...
15 Jul 2015
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