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Image: Scanning electron micrograph of multidrug resistant Acinetobacter baumannii, a non-fermentative aerobic Gram-negative rod (Photo courtesy of Bioquell).

New Rapid Diagnostic Test Developed for Antibiotics Resistance

A rapid diagnostic test for multiresistance to broad-spectrum antibiotics has been developed for multidrug-resistant strains of Acinetobacter baumannii, an important hospital pathogen.  More...
08 Jul 2014

Assay Quantifies CMV Deoxyribonucleic Acid from Human Plasma

A flexible, fully automated, random access molecular diagnostics system for the quantitative and qualitative analysis of molecular targets from clinical patient specimens has been developed.  More...
07 Jul 2014
Image: Transmission electron micrograph of Norovirus particles in feces (Photo courtesy of Graham Colm).

Molecular Assay Evaluated for Norovirus Detection

A commercial real-time polymerase chain reaction assay has been evaluated for the detection of noroviruses for use in a routine diagnostic laboratory.   More...
03 Jul 2014
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Rapid Diagnostic Tests for Visceral Leishmaniasis Reviewed

The effectiveness of rapid diagnostic tests in diagnosing patients with visceral leishmaniasis as been reviewed by an independent expert group.   More...
30 Jun 2014
Image: Rapirun Helicobacter pylori Antibody Stick. The urine sample is considered positive when two red bands at the test line and control line (arrows) are observed after 15 minutes and is considered negative when only the control line is observed. The absence of a control line indicates an invalid result (Photo courtesy of Duc T Quach).

Rapid Urine Test Evaluated for Helicobacter Pylori Infection

A rapid urine test based on enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay has been developed for the detection of anti-Helicobacter Pylori antibodies in urine.  More...
26 Jun 2014
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Blood Test for TB Could Eliminate Unnecessary Treatment

A new screening process for tuberculosis infections in Canadian prisons could mean that more than 50% of those screened will not undergo unnecessary treatment due to false positives.   More...
25 Jun 2014

Diagnostic Test Being Developed for Multidrug-Resistant Pathogens

A consortium has been formed to promote transformational change in infectious disease therapy by developing a rapid diagnostic test that can target multidrug-resistant pathogens and support the appropriate use of antibiotics.  More...
23 Jun 2014
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