BioFire’s New Multiplex PCR Testing Solution for Joint Infections

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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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Matchup: The Stool Bench vs. the BioFire GI Panel

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Stool culture is the standard for gastroenteritis testing, however, stool culture has several shortcomings, especially when compared to the BioFire GI Panel.

Tactics to De-escalate Transmission of COVID-19 in Healthcare Facilities

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Like other commonly identified HAIs, the nosocomial transmission of the COVID-19 virus poses an immediate threat to patient health & safety.

Checking in on the 2022-23 Flu Season

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The COVID-19 pandemic had a major impact on typical respiratory pathogen circulation. Due to this, predictions suggest a stronger 2022-2023 flu season, how is it shaking up?

Gastrointestinal Pathogen Trends

Many gastrointestinal pathogens can cause illness—no matter the time of year—but the symptoms are often similar, making it difficult to diagnose a gastrointestinal infection based on symptoms.

Highest Detected Respiratory Pathogens

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Respiratory pathogens tend to be seasonal, however, not all pathogens follow the same pattern. Learn more about which pathogens are circulating.

World Pneumonia Day 2022

November 12th is World Pneumonia day, raising awareness of the infectious disease that claimed 2.5 million lives in 2019, and how to protect against it.
Person holding a BioFire® syndromic testing pouch.

RSV: An Often-Unknown Respiratory Danger

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Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is one of several respiratory pathogens that are active during what’s known as flu season. Learn more.

Epidemiology: Tracking and Mitigating Disease

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Epidemiologists have found themselves in the spotlight of the global COVID-19 pandemic as they race to trace and understand the novel virus.