Microbiology & Infectious Disease
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Global Study of 1 Million Cases Targets New Evidence for Infectious Disease Testing Standards
Seegene’s Global Million Clinical Study will analyze real-world data to evaluate syndromic PCR testing approaches and generate evidence for disease-specific diagnostics
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Beyond the Rapid Test: Automated Chemiluminescent Immunoassay Detection of Legionella and Streptococcus pneumoniae
As pneumonia diagnostics evolve, the focus is shifting toward faster, more accurate, and actionable testing
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Measles Cases Continue to Rise Across Multiple States as US Outbreaks Expand
New measles outbreaks are contributing to a growing national resurgence of the highly contagious disease, raising concerns among public health officials as case counts continue to climb
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Roche Develops Rapid PCR Test for Ebola Bundibugyo Virus Amid Outbreak in Central and East Africa
Developed in six days, the RUO assay supports outbreak response in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda amid limited diagnostic access and surveillance gaps
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Infectious Disease Surveillance and Testing: What Clinical Labs Should Expect During the FIFA World Cup
Large-scale global events can heighten infectious disease risks, making laboratory preparedness critical for surveillance and testing, particularly for measles and other highly transmissible diseases
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Lyme Disease Push Highlights Need for Faster, More Accurate Testing
New HHS programs aimed at prevention and diagnosis may create opportunities for laboratories involved in infectious disease testing
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Locally Acquired Malaria Cases Highlight Diagnostic Preparedness Challenges for Clinical Laboratories
A recent CDC report on locally acquired malaria cases highlights growing diagnostic challenges for clinical laboratories, particularly around parasitology expertise and confirmatory PCR testing
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Hantavirus: Diagnosis, Surveillance, and 2026 Outbreak Updates
The recent hantavirus outbreak is highlighting the importance of robust laboratory and surveillance systems
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FDA Approves First Treatment for Chronic Hepatitis Delta Virus (HDV) Infection
The FDA has approved Hepcludex, the first treatment for chronic hepatitis D virus infection, offering a new option for patients at risk of severe liver complications
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US Measles Surge Raises Risk of Losing Elimination Status, Analysis Warns
A The Lancet correspondence reports sustained transmission and declining vaccination coverage may likely push the US toward losing measles elimination status in 2026
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Texas Reports First Human West Nile Virus Case of 2026
CDC surveillance data point to continued West Nile virus transmission across the US as warmer weather signals the start of peak mosquito season
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What We Know About the Cruise Ship Hantavirus Investigation
An expert weighs in on a suspected hantavirus cluster, focusing on testing methods and laboratory confirmation in outbreak investigation
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