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Septic Arthritis
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Septic arthritis can lead to cartilage damage, reduced mobility & death. Learn the signs, symptoms, and how syndromic testing can help diagnosis faster.
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BioFire’s New Multiplex PCR Testing Solution for Joint Infections
The BioFire Joint Infection Panel features a panel of 31 causative pathogens & 8 antimicrobial resistance markers most likely to cause joint infections.
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Diagnostic Stewardship 101
Diagnostic stewardship represents an opportunity for a holistic approach to diagnosing diseases, and aiding in antimicrobial stewardship efforts.
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Matchup: The Stool Bench vs. the BioFire GI Panel
Stool culture is the standard for gastroenteritis testing, however, stool culture has several shortcomings, especially when compared to the BioFire GI Panel.
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Syndromic Diagnostics Help Combat AMR
Effective diagnostics are a vital tool in combatting antibiotic resistance.
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The Value of the Syndromic Approach in an Outpatient Setting
Onsite syndromic infectious disease testing provides fast, accurate, & comprehensive results that can help provide patients with concrete answers & enable clinicians to offer appropriate therapy faster.
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COVID-19: Two Years Later
We are now more than 2 years past the initial outbreak of COVID-19, and it’s incredible how much the COVID testing landscape has changed in those two years.
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Highest Detected Respiratory Pathogens
Respiratory pathogens tend to be seasonal, however, not all pathogens follow the same pattern. Learn more about which pathogens are circulating.
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Combating Healthcare-Acquired Infections (HAIs) with Syndromic Infectious Disease Testing
Effectively combating HAIs requires the deployment of a multi-pronged approach to lessen the disease burden and protect patient health.
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Tactics to De-escalate Transmission of COVID-19 in Healthcare Facilities
Like other commonly identified HAIs, the nosocomial transmission of the COVID-19 virus poses an immediate threat to patient health & safety.