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Microbiology

Staphylococcal Bloodstream Pathogens Identified in Ninety Minutes

Fast results help clinicians improve antibiotic selection and outcomes for patients with true staphylococcal infections while avoiding unnecessary therapy due to blood culture contamination. More...
17 Dec 2009
Image: Colored transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of Hepatitis B viruses (large green circles), a cause of liver inflammation (Photo courtesy of Dr. Linda Stannard, UCT).

Test Screens Source Plasma for HIV, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C Virus

A nucleic acid technology test for screening plasma specimens can now be used to screen source plasma in pools comprised of up to 96 individual donations. More...
15 Dec 2009

Antibiotic Resistant Salmonella Typhimurium Emerges in Africa

A new multi drug resistant strain of Salmonella typhimurium is causing life-threatening disease in Africa. More...
14 Dec 2009

Optical Biosensor to Screen Blood Donors for Pathogens

An integrated optical biosensor is being developed to screen blood donors for human immunodeficiency virus/AIDS, hepatitis, and tuberculosis in a single test at the point of collection. More...
11 Dec 2009

Routine Diagnostic Test for Lemierre Syndrome Is Required

Physicians when diagnosing sore throat, or pharyngitis, in adolescents and young adults must consider the newly identified, potentially dangerous Fusobacterium necrophorum as the source of infection. More...
09 Dec 2009

Influenza Detection System Combines Microarray System with PCR

A new influenza detection system is being developed that will combine a gel-drop microarray system with polymerase chain reaction. More...
08 Dec 2009

Real-Time PCR Test Identifies Aspergillus

A new test has been launched to assist medical and scientific professionals to identify Aspergillus, one of the most common causes of fungal pneumonia. More...
07 Dec 2009
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