fungal infections
Pathonostics Gets CE Mark for Next-Gen Test for Fungal Skin Infections
The multiplex PCR test can detect and distinguish more than 15 fungal pathogens that cause dermatophytosis.
BGI Bloodstream Pathogen Nucleic Acid Detection Kit Gets CE Mark
The kit, developed by BGI Patho-Genesis Pharmaceutical Technology, is designed to construct a metagenomic sequencing library directly from clinical samples.
Metagenomic Sequencing Can Quickly Identify Pathogens in Body Fluids, New Study Finds
The approach, which is developed for both Illumina and nanopore sequencing, had high sensitivity and specificity for identifying bacteria and fungi.
The team is developing a real-time PCR method to help clinicians quickly detect Aspergillus, Candida, and Mucorales infections and begin targeted antifungal therapy.
Two new grants are helping the company develop its SHERLOCK and INSPECTR technologies as the basis for creating innovative diagnostics.