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Microbiology

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
Image: Sarcocysts of Sarcocystis spp. in muscle tissue, stained with hematoxylin and eosin (Photo courtesy of the William Beaumont Hospital).

Rare Parasite Causes Relapsing Febrile Myositis

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19 Jun 2014
Image: The Twista portable real-time fluorometer (Photo courtesy of TwistDx Ltd).

Mobile DNA Test Developed for HIV

An efficient test to detect signs of human immunodeficiency virus and its progress in patients in low-resource settings is being developed using recombinase polymerase amplification.   More...
19 Jun 2014
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