Molecular diagnostics are revolutionising the clinical practice of infectious disease. Their
effects will be significant in acute-care settings where timely and accurate diagnostic tools …

Objectives To evaluate the effectiveness of available rapid diagnostic tests to identify
tuberculosis (TB) infection. Data sources Electronic databases were searched from 1975 to …

Foodborne pathogens have been a cause of a large number of diseases worldwide and
more so in developing countries. This has a major economic impact. It is important to contain …

DOI: 10.1002/adma. 201400636 conjugated polymers have been used for detection and
identification of various bacteria mainly based on the analyte-induced displacement of …

Early detection of bloodstream infections (BSI) is crucial in the clinical setting. Blood culture
remains the gold standard for diagnosing BSI. Molecular diagnostic tools can contribute to a …

Available serological diagnostics do not allow the confirmation of clinically suspected
leptospirosis at the early acute phase of illness. Several conventional and real-time PCRs …

Endodontic microbiology deals with the study of the microbial aetiology and pathogenesis of
pulpal and periradicular inflammatory diseases. Research in endodontic microbiology …

Endodontic infections have been traditionally studied by culture-dependent methods.
However, as with other areas of clinical microbiology, culture-based investigations are …

Medical microbiology is a branch of medical science that deals with the prevention,
diagnosis, and therapy of infectious diseases. A clinical microbiologist is a professional …

Infectious outbreaks are the foremost global public health concern, challenging the current
healthcare system, which claims millions of lives annually. The most crucial way to control …