Microbiology
Biomarker Discovered for Hypervirulent Pathogen
There is no accurate method for distinguishing between the hypervirulent strain from the classical strain of Klebsiella pneumoniae (cKp), which is most often seen in the Western hemisphere, and is less virulent and usually causes infections in hospital settings. More...18 Jul 2018
Two Viral Blood Screening Assays Get FDA Clearance
A global producer of plasma-derived medicines and a developer of diagnostic solutions announced today that it has received approval from the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA, Silver Springs, MD, USA; www.fda.gov) for two blood screening assays. More...11 Jul 2018
Female Bladder Bacteria Reveal Urogenital Microbiota
Contrary to medical dogma, urine is not sterile, even in asymptomatic individuals. For over 60 years, the standard urine culture protocol has represented the primary tool for detecting bacteria in clinical microbiology laboratories. More...11 Jul 2018
Rising Diagnosis of Viral Meningitis Is Often Delayed
As the incidence of bacterial meningitis decreases, the proportion of meningitis cases caused by viruses is increasing and the use of molecular diagnostics has also led to increased recognition of neurological viral infections. More...10 Jul 2018
New Method Can Quickly and Accurately Detect Infections
A method has been developed that can show quickly and accurately whether a person has been infected with harmful bacteria or other pathogens and additionally, this new method shows the exact severity of infection in a person. More...06 Jul 2018
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