Microbiology

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• DNA Tests for Chagas Disease Evaluated

• Molecular Assay Detects Norovirus in Fecal Specimens

• Platelet Indices Altered in Severe Malaria

• Lateral Flow Test Applied to Legionellosis Diagnostics

• Noninvasive Technology Accurately Detects Malaria Through the Skin

• Deadly Drug-Resistant Strain of Escherichia coli Emerged as a Single Genetic Clone

• A New Rapid Chlamydia Test Suitable for Clinical Labs and POC Use

• Rapid Whole Genome Sequencing Detects Microorganisms from Clinical Samples

• Risk of Colorectal Cancer Linked to Composition of the Gut Microbiome

• Novel Assay for MRSA Detects Newly Discovered Methicillin-Resistant Strains

• Aggressive New HIV Strain Leads to AIDS Faster

• Early Access Offered to New, Streamlined Interpretation of Patient Sequencing Data

• Urine Culture Updates Approach to Diagnosing Infection

• Rapid Intrinsic Method Identifies Blood Cultures Pathogen

• Anti-HEV Assays Evaluated for Diagnosing Acute Hepatitis E Infections

• Importance of High-Quality Controls in Assay Design and Development Examined

• Inappropriate Laboratory Testing Found Throughout Medicine

• Clostridium difficile Assay Receives FDA Clearance

• Molecular Markers Predict Disease Severity for RSV Infections

• Use of a Rapid Test to Diagnose Influenza in the Emergency Room Influences Choice of Treatment

• New Molecular Standards Facilitate Assay Development, Validation, and Monitoring

• Bacterial Toxin Sets the Course for Infection

• New Collaboration to Evaluate Low-Cost TB Test Aims to Improve Detection in Developing Countries