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Microbiological Tests Detect AmpC β-Lactamase Producing Bacteria

A modification of existing tests allows the detection of plasmid-mediated AmpC-producing Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae that are not readily identified in clinical laboratories. More...
01 Jun 2011
Image: Paragonimus westermani egg (Photo courtesy of Dr. Mae Melvin/Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - CDC).

Modified Tuberculosis Stain Reveals Worm Eggs

The Ziehl-Neelsen staining technique has been evaluated for the diagnosis of helminth eggs in sputum and different modifications of the technique have been compared. More...
31 May 2011

Candida Rapidly Detected by Magnetic Biosensor Test

A magnetic biosensor test detects the fungal pathogen Candida directly in whole blood from patients with the fungal infection. More...
30 May 2011

Blood Culture Test Optimizes Antimicrobial Therapy

A bacteriophage amplification platform enables early identification of Staphylococcus aureus and determination of antibiotic resistance or susceptibility. More...
26 May 2011

Urine-Based Diagnostics Tool Detects Tuberculosis

An optical biosensor diagnostics device detects tuberculosis in urine samples in 15-20 min. More...
25 May 2011

Rapid Influenza Test Evaluated for Children

A rapid influenza assay has been evaluated for use with elementary school children and compared with a molecular test. More...
24 May 2011
Image: Colored scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a freeze-fractured red blood cell (erythrocyte, green) infected with a Plasmodium falciparum protozoan (orange and blue) (Photo courtesy of the NIBSC).

Malaria Test Assessed in Nonendemic Setting

A rapid diagnostic test for malaria has been evaluated in a standard reference laboratory using stored and fresh blood samples. More...
23 May 2011
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