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Microbiology

Image: ADVIA Centaur XP Immunoassay System (Photo courtesy of Siemens).

Commercial Treponemal Assays Compared for Syphilis Detection

Treponemal tests for detecting syphilis should be sufficiently sensitive and specific, especially when used as the first-line method in reverse-algorithm testing.  More...
12 Jun 2014
Image: MERS-CoV electron micrograph: MERS-CoV particles as seen by negative stain electron microscopy. Virions contain characteristic club-like projections emanating from the viral membrane (Photo courtesy of Wikipedia Commons).

MERS-CoV Immunity Not Widespread

A study has found no significant rates of antibodies against Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus in one Middle East-North Africa region, suggesting that the virus has not been circulating in humans for long, and that the majority of the population remains susceptible to infection.   More...
12 Jun 2014
Image: Scanning electron micrograph of Streptococcus pyogenes, the bacteria associated with Group A streptococcal pharyngitis (Photo courtesy of S. Lowry).

Confirmation Required for Negative Rapid Group A Streptococcal Test

Negative tests results from a rapid analysis of a throat swab for Group A streptococcal pharyngitis, performed in a doctor's office should be confirmed through a follow-up laboratory culture.  More...
11 Jun 2014
Image: The QuantiFERON-TB Gold In-Tube whole blood enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) for the diagnosis of tuberculosis (Photo courtesy of Cellestis).

Effective Way to Diagnose Latent Tuberculosis Identified

The effective control and elimination of tuberculosis in low-incidence countries requires the prompt identification of individuals with active and latent TB infection.  More...
05 Jun 2014
Image: Scanning electron micrograph of human papillomavirus (HPV) (Photo courtesy of University of Washington).

Many Healthy Adults Infected with Human Papilloma Viruses

The largest and most detailed genetic analysis has revealed that 69% of healthy American adults are infected with one or more of 109 strains of human papillomavirus.  More...
05 Jun 2014
Image: Scanning electron micrograph of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and a dead human neutrophil (Photo courtesy of the US National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases).

Nasal Bacteria Could Predict Skin Infections

Bacteria found in the nose may be a key indicator for future development of skin and soft-tissue infections in remote areas of the body.   More...
05 Jun 2014
Image: RNAlater, ribonucleic acid stabilization reagent (Photo courtesy of Qiagen).

Innovative Approach Developed for Sampling Gut Bacteria

A new protocol for collecting saliva and stool samples for genomic and transcriptomic analyses has been developed which eliminates the need for specialized personnel and facilities while keeping the sample intact.  More...
04 Jun 2014
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