Category: Infectious Diseases

Infectious Diseases

The test showed 74% detection rate in tongue swabs compared to 56% with traditional testing methods that rely on difficult-to-collect sputum samples.

While the current risk to humans of H5N1 remains low, CAP is launching a testing program to help labs better detect and subtype the virus.

Researchers are uncovering how the deadly parasite E. histolytica kills human cells and evades the immune system.

Amid cases of measles, H5N1, and Mpox, a weakened public health infrastructure and anti-science sentiment could result in a pandemic redux.

electronRx announced it will launch purpleDx, a smartphone app for cardiopulmonary assessment, at CES 2025.

ARUP Laboratories is expanding its AI-augmented screening tool for detecting gastrointestinal parasites to include wet-mount slides.

A new self-testing microchip for HIV detection aims to provide an affordable, rapid, and accessible way to detect early HIV infections.