The Link Between COVID-19 and Antimicrobial Resistance
COVID-19 and sepsis go hand in hand for COVID-19 patients who are hospitalized in the ICU. Here we dig into the connection between COVID-19 and sepsis.
Entries by Breann Jensen
Human Rhinovirus: The Most Common of the Common Colds
Many pathogens can cause cold symptoms. But the most frequent culprit are human rhinoviruses which cause more than half of cold-like illnesses. Find out more.
7 Benefits of PCR Testing for Infectious Diseases
BioFire’s PCR testing for infectious diseases provides proven operational, clinical, and economic benefits. Explore the benefits.
Why Nurses Should be Key Participants in ASPs
Nurses play a key position to impact antimicrobial stewardship efforts as they are antibiotic first responders. Learn more about nurses roles in ASPs.
The Value of Syndromic Testing for Gastroenteritis
With traditional testing, diagnosing gastroenteritis is a guessing game. On the other hand, syndromic testing can lead to better informed therapy.
The Link Between COVID-19 and Sepsis
COVID-19 and sepsis go hand in hand for COVID-19 patients who are hospitalized in the ICU. Here we dig into the connection between COVID-19 and sepsis.
How Were Infections Treated Before Antimicrobial Therapies?
From medieval leeches to multiplex PCR, discover the fascinating history of infectious disease treatments around the world.
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.
C. difficile: the most common healthcare-associated infection
Clostridioides difficile can easily spread through healthcare settings, wreaking additional misery on those already ill. Learn more about this common HAI.
Economic Value of the BioFire GI Panel
The BioFire FilmArray GI Panel can lead to meaningful cost and resource savings compared to traditional testing methods for gastrointestinal infections.