fungal infections
Investigators found that they could increase CNS infection diagnoses by using metagenomic next-generation sequencing to test cerebrospinal fluid samples.
Diagnostics firm QuantaMatrix plans to commercialize the technologies with an automated instrument for pathogen detection, identification, and resistance profiling.
Diasorin Nabs FDA De Novo Clearance for Candida Auris Assay
The firm said that the test can be used to help prevent and control the spread of the fungal pathogen, which is a common cause of hospital-acquired infections.
Diasorin Nabs 510(k) Clearance for Fungemia Panel
The Liaison Plex Yeast Blood Culture Assay is used for the detection of 16 pathogens that are commonly associated with fungal bloodstream infections.
RealSeq Biosciences Raises $1.5M in Oversubscribed Seed Financing Round
The company will use the funding to validate its RiboMarker platform and further develop its laboratory-developed test for Valley Fever.