Category: Infectious Diseases

Infectious Diseases

LotusDx Opens R&D Lab to Develop At-Home STI Tests

The facility will support the clinical validation of diagnostic kits that provide results via a mobile app without the need for laboratory processing.

Infectious Diseases

Study Finds Undiagnosed Tuberculosis DNA in US Patients Using Ultrasensitive Test

A Boston University study found TB DNA in 12% to 16% of respiratory samples from hospitalized patients in a low-incidence area using an ultrasensitive assay, suggesting underdiagnosis of tuberculosis in the US.

Infectious Diseases

Blood Test May Improve Risk Assessment for HPV-Related Throat Cancer

Research identifies how circulating tumor DNA can inform personalized treatment and surveillance strategies.

Emerging & Zoonotic Diseases

Molecular Platform Shows Promise for Detecting Asymptomatic Malaria Cases

A field-deployable test demonstrates high sensitivity in identifying low-level infections that traditional methods miss, potentially supporting elimination efforts.

Flu & Respiratory Infections

Visby Medical Partners with Watchmaker Genomics for At-Home Respiratory Testing

Visby Medical and Watchmaker Genomics have partnered to develop at-home PCR respiratory tests designed to overcome molecular inhibitors found in unprocessed clinical samples, according to a joint announcement.

Gastrointestinal Infections

FDA Clears Cepheid’s Multiplex GI Pathogen Panel

The PCR test detects 11 bacterial, viral, and parasitic pathogens from a stool sample in approximately 74 minutes.

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

HIV Self-Test Receives Health Canada License

The HIV self-test has received Health Canada approval, making it the first oral HIV self-test available in Canada. Results are provided in 20 minutes with an oral swab.