Category: Infectious Diseases

Infectious Diseases

HSS Medical Supply to Distribute Abbott’s Rapid Molecular Testing Platform

The agreement adds Abbott's ID NOW system to the distributor's portfolio, offering rapid point-of-care testing for respiratory infections and Strep A.

Infectious Diseases

Federal Directive Spurs R&D Focus on Rapid Diagnostics for Vector-Borne Diseases

A new federal directive tasks HHS with launching rapid diagnostic R&D for vector-borne diseases, emphasizing decentralized molecular testing as part of a broader strategy to improve local pathogen surveillance.

Infectious Diseases

FDA Clears Next-Generation Metrix COVID Test Delivering 3-Fold Higher Sensitivity

The FDA has cleared Aptitude’s next-generation Metrix COVID Test, which the company says offers 3-fold higher sensitivity and 30% faster results compared to its EUA version.

Emerging & Zoonotic Diseases

Alveo Technologies and UTMB Partner to Develop Point-of-Care Lassa Fever Diagnostics

Alveo Technologies and UTMB have partnered to develop point-of-care diagnostics for Lassa fever, deploying molecular sensing platforms at clinical sites in Nigeria and Sierra Leone to support real-time pathogen detection.

Flu & Respiratory Infections

Co-Diagnostics Submits FDA Notification for Upper Respiratory Multiplex Test

Co-Diagnostics has submitted a Dual 510(k) and CLIA waiver application to the FDA for its PCR-based flu and RSV test, aiming to enable point-of-care use on the Co-Dx PCR Pro instrument.

Gastrointestinal Infections

GI-MAP Adds Cyclospora Guidance for Patients With Positive Test Results

The resource provides information on contamination sources, symptoms, and next steps to customers whose qPCR stool tests detect the intestinal parasite.

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

HHS Allocates $4 Million for Rapid Syphilis Testing and Treatment

HHS has allocated $4 million to expand rapid syphilis testing in emergency departments and nontraditional settings, aiming to address a 700% rise in congenital syphilis cases over the past decade, according to agency data.