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Influenza-Respiratory Virus Panel Launched for Idylla platform

The majority of diagnostic tests currently used for respiratory viruses are rapid immunoassays which are chosen due to their low cost and convenience; however, one of the key downsides of these rapid tests is their poor sensitivity.  More...
09 Dec 2015
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Chikungunya Virus Associated Central Nervous System Disease Characterized

Chikungunya virus is a re-emerging alphavirus with the most common symptoms of the infection are fever and joint pain and most people recover within a week, though for some people the joint pain can continue for months and even years.  More...
09 Dec 2015
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Molecular Methods Differentiate E. coli Outbreaks

The public health importance of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli infections, epidemiological and molecular surveillance systems are essential for early outbreak detection and in recent years, rapid advancements in the use of molecular typing methods have improved STEC surveillance and outbreak detection.  More...
09 Dec 2015
Image: The paper and plastic device combines isothermal amplification and lateral flow to detect malaria (Photo courtesy of Rice University).

Integrated Device Combines Techniques to Detect Malaria

Recombinase polymerase amplification is promising for further development since it operates in a short time frame and produces a product that can be visually detected on a lateral flow dipstick.  More...
08 Dec 2015

Supplement Presents Studies on Importance of Simpler Diagnostics for Infectious Diseases

The Diagnostics Modelling Consortium and the Gates Foundation have published a supplement of papers on their latest research outcomes across a range of infectious diseases that affect developing world countries, emphasizing that improved, well-considered field diagnostics could support elimination of multiple diseases.  More...
07 Dec 2015
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Urine Sample Collection Tubes Relaunched for Microbial Diagnostics

A next-generation urine sample collection tube contains an innovative additive that effectively stabilizes bacterial count for up to 48 hours at room temperature, enabling more reliable clinical diagnosis and research.  More...
02 Dec 2015
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Twenty Pneumococcal Serotyping Methods Evaluated

A pneumococcal serotyping method suitable for use in carriage studies should have high sensitivity, including the ability to detect multiple serotypes, detect most or all serotypes, be suitable to scale up for large projects, and be practical for resource-poor countries.   More...
30 Nov 2015
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