Microbiology

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• Immunofluorescence Assay Developed for Hantaviruses

• Urine-Based Human Papillomavirus Test Launched

• Lyme Disease Antibodies Attached to Nanotubes

• Biomarkers Diagnose Bacteremia in Bone and Joint Infections

• Streptococcus Tests Categorized as Moderately Complex

• Rapid Urine Test Detects Legionella

• Rapid Test Validated for Group B Streptococcus

• Rapid Screening Test Detects Chlamydial Infection

• Immunoassay Evaluated for Severe Neurocysticercosis

• Novel Antigen Improves Detection of Anti-Borrelia Antibodies

• Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae Pose Triple Threat

• Urinary Dipstick Tested for Intestinal Schistosomiasis

• Antimicrobial Removal in Blood Cultures Helps Determine Sepsis Cause

• Deoxyribozyme Strategy Applied to Infectious Pathogen Detection

• Accuracy of Point-of-Care Tests for Syphilis Analyzed

• Urine Test Diagnoses River Blindness Infection

• Fungi Identified in Asthma Patients’ Lungs

• Multiple Microbiological Tests Needed for Underweight Newborns

• Newest Combination HIV Antigen-Antibody Assay Evaluated

• Solid Media Used to Isolate Leptospira

• Mobile Device Performs Laboratory-Quality HIV Testing

• Automated Workstation Screens Urine Before Culture

• Rapid Tuberculosis Detection Test Endorsed by Experts