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Microbiology

Multiplex Assay Detects Atypical Bacterial Respiratory Pathogens

A single tube assay has been developed that can rapidly detect three atypical bacterial pathogens in clinical specimens from patients with suspected pneumonia. More...
12 May 2011
Image: Scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of Trichomonas vaginalis, the human parasitic flagellate that causes the sexually transmitted disease trichomoniasis (Photo courtesy of David M. Phillips / SPL).

Nucleic Acid Test Approved for Sexually Transmitted Parasite

A molecular based assay that detects the protozoan parasite, Trichomonas vaginalis, has received official approval for use in clinical laboratories. More...
11 May 2011

Feasibility of Tuberculosis Test Proven in Low-Resource Settings

A molecular diagnostic test for tuberculosis has proven to be both effective and rapid in countries in the developing world that are endemic for the disease. More...
10 May 2011

Molecular Method Identifies Six Sexually Transmitted Pathogens

A multiplex polymerase chain reaction-based auto-capillary electrophoresis system can distinguish six pathogens that are transmitted during sexual contact. More...
10 May 2011
Image: Colorimetric sensor array of several pathogens (Photo courtesy of University of Illinois).

Color Changing Pigments Identify Infectious Bacteria

An inexpensive scanner coupled with color changing pigments can be used to identify infectious bacteria by their smell, according to a new study. More...
09 May 2011

Assay Detects Bacterial Toxin That Causes Diarrhea

An assay that can detect the toxin B gene associated with Clostridium difficile infection in stool samples is now available. More...
05 May 2011

Immunoassay Approved for Detecting Dengue Fever Virus

An enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay is now available to test blood samples for the presence of antibodies to the dengue virus. More...
04 May 2011
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