Infectious Disease

First and only molecular blood test that can both identify bacterial and viral infections and assess need for critical care

A new review underscores the need for a multidisciplinary approach to address the threat of Nipah virus, including its high fatality rates in humans

Because Zika virus can cross the placenta, it can have disastrous consequences in pregnancy

Can an artificial intelligence-based tool help bridge the critical gap in knowledge needed to develop AMR action plans?

The findings spotlight a highly potent source of Ebola virus shedding with the potential for person-to-person transmission

Johns Hopkins Medicine says further research is needed to better understand the problem and find ways to enhance immune response in this high-risk population

Human Marburg virus disease continues to emerge in regions without previously recognized cases, part of a troubling trend in recent years

To prepare for if the current H5N1 outbreak worsens, Hologic will work with the CDC to develop reagents that may be used for H5N1 testing

With syphilis cases on the rise, NOWDx’s over-the-counter test offers rapid, in-home results in minutes and is now available nationwide in thousands of pharmacies and drugstore locations

The review is authored by a multidisciplinary team of experts from AMP and APHL, including the SARS-CoV-2 Whole Genome Sequencing Working Group

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QuickMIC® is an ultrarapid antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) system designed to provide critical results for sepsis patients

Explore a hypothetical scenario demonstrating how integrated workflows enhance efficiency, accuracy, and patient care

New surveillance technique could be used in future pandemics

The new malaria test can detect malaria without taking a single drop of blood

New resource provides guidance for healthcare facilities to perform basic laboratory testing in a safe and effective manner for patients at risk for viral hemorrhagic fevers

When bacteria develop resistance to antibiotics, it can be deadly, but now researchers have decoded part of the bacteria's defense mechanism

Study also identifies biocides that work well against Psedomonas aeruginosa

The partnership between infectious disease knowledge and machine learning data analysis can make a much larger contribution to public health

A recent study reveals how PAI-1 gene polymorphisms are linked to severe COVID-19 outcomes