Oct 13, 2023 | Knowledge Hub, Microbiology
Serum-biomarkers of infection such as CRP and ESR and synovial fluid leucocyte count and neutrophil percentage are useful tests to support the diagnosis of PJI. However, it is important to define the infecting micro-organism to direct antimicrobial therapy....
Oct 13, 2023 | Knowledge Hub, Molecular Pathology
Comprehensive genomic profiling (CGP) is advancing precision oncology through the analysis of multiple relevant biomarkers in a single next-generation sequencing (NGS) test. From a single analysis of a small sample, one can gather comprehensive genomic information to...
Oct 5, 2023 | Knowledge Hub, Virology
Influenza A, influenza B and RSV detection rates were below 5% throughout September. SARS-CoV-2 percentage positivity ranged from 13.6-15.6% nationally in the reporting period, having increased from 10.9% in the last week of August (week 35). Testing rates were...
Oct 5, 2023 | Knowledge Hub, Microbiology
In the past, our knowledge of the epidemiology of infective diarrhoea in routine clinical practice, was incomplete because the traditional methods of microscopy and culture are insensitive and detect only a limited range of pathogens. The introduction of a more...
Oct 2, 2023 | Knowledge Hub, Microbiology
Pertussis is a highly infectious respiratory infection caused by Bordetella pertussis. It remains endemic in all countries, despite high vaccine coverage. Epidemic cycles are reported every 3 to 5 years. It affects people of all ages; however, young, unimmunised or...
