May 27, 2022 | Knowledge Hub, Microbiology
With the identification of cases of monkeypox in various non-endemic countries since early May 2022, heightened vigilance is required in order to contain the spread of this virus. Monkeypox virus is transmitted by contact with infected animals or humans, or other...
May 24, 2022 | Knowledge Hub, Microbiology
There is currently a global stock shortage of Betanoid (betamethasone) tablets. Betanoid is used in the Dexamethasone Suppression Test for screening of Cushing’s Syndrome. PathCare will, until further notice, be unable to supply patients with Betanoid tablets. ...
May 23, 2022 | Knowledge Hub, Microbiology
Testing for respiratory pathogens using comprehensive multiplex molecular panels has become a valuable diagnostic tool to assist in early identification of causative organisms. Appropriate use supports timely and directed antimicrobial therapy, especially for...
May 16, 2022 | Knowledge Hub, Microbiology
The National Institute for Communicable Diseases declared the start of the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) season in week 7 (week ending 20 February) and the positivity rate has continued to increase through March and April.Circulation of adenovirus, parainfluenza...
Feb 23, 2022 | Knowledge Hub, Microbiology, Molecular Pathology
Enteric fever includes typhoid fever (an infection caused by Salmonella enterica serotype Typhi) and paratyphoid fever (infections caused by Salmonella enterica subspecies enterica serotypes Paratyphi A, B or rarely, C) Paratyphoid fever isclinically indistinguishable...
