Articles by American Society for Microbiology

Researchers are testing a new technology to diagnose bacteremia in newborn babies

Approximately 50 percent of Candida auris isolates resist both disinfection and multiple antibiotic drugs

Multiplex PCR panels could rapidly analyze a single stool sample for more pathogens than a conventional test repertoire

Small study found that false positive tests for the virus came from harmless bits of DNA

Findings have implications for improving public acceptance of COVID-19 testing, reducing cost, and improving safety

A tool utilizing these biomarkers may help identify surges in reinfection, scientists noted

A new article outlines the potential role of SARS-CoV-2 sequencing in clinical care and in laboratories

The rapid antigen tests for SARS-CoV-2 work only when manufacturer instructions are followed

Researchers argue that approaches to new regulation should draw on existing practices, past experiences

A systematic review and meta-analysis shows that at-home swabs are just as accurate as those taken by health care workers

Accurate diagnosis of CDI is critical for effective patient management and implementation of infection control measures to prevent transmission