Novel Single-Tier Lyme Disease Tests Show Superior Early Detection
Two investigational diagnostics demonstrate significantly higher sensitivity than current CDC-recommended two-tier testing in Journal of Clinical Microbiology studies.
Category: Infectious Diseases
Infectious Diseases
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Infectious Diseases
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Pride & Prevention: New Hope in the Fight Against HIV
Clinical labs help drive early HIV detection and support efforts to prevent its spread.
Infectious Diseases
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TB Test Could Close the Diagnostic Gap in HIV hotspots
Researchers have developed a handheld TB test that accurately detects tuberculosis in HIV-positive individuals using a single drop of blood.
Emerging & Zoonotic Diseases
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New Strain of Rickettsia Bacteria That Causes Spotted Fever Infections in Humans Identified
Researchers discovered a novel Rickettsia bacteria in rabbit ticks that may help explain rare but serious spotted fever cases in New England.
Flu & Respiratory Infections
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purpleDx Pulmonary Disease Smartphone App Set for Release
electronRx announced it will launch purpleDx, a smartphone app for cardiopulmonary assessment, at CES 2025.
Gastrointestinal Infections
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E. histolytica Is a Wily Cell-Killing Parasite That Hides In Plain Sight
Researchers are uncovering how the deadly parasite E. histolytica kills human cells and evades the immune system.
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
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Labcorp to Offer HPV and STI Self-Collection Options
Labcorp is introducing FDA-approved self-collection solutions for HPV and STI testing, offering a convenient and private option for screening.