The CDC announced a new diagnostic test to detect dengue virus in people with symptoms of dengue fever or dengue hemorrhagic fever. The test, called the CDC DENV-1-4 Real Time RT PCR Assay, has been ...

Roche has obtained CE mark approval for its fully automated immunoassay, Elecsys Dengue Ag test, intended for diagnosing acute infection. The assay detects the virus’ non-structural protein 1 (NS1) ...

Dengue has become a widespread infection over the past few year, extending from endemic to nonendemic areas. Severe dengue infection can lead to death, therefore, clinicians should should aim for ...

Globavir Biosciences, Inc. ("Globavir"), a biotechnology company developing diagnostic and therapeutic technologies to treat infectious diseases, has announced a partnership with BioManguinhos, a ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned doctors in the U.S. to prepare for a potential outbreak of dengue, a virus spread by mosquitoes that has surged worldwide since the start of the ...

Mosquito bites are never a good thing, but it's more important than ever to stay protected from the creepy crawlers. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently issued a health ...

Dengue in children can start with mild, flu-like symptoms that are easy to overlook. Paediatrician says early recognition is important, especially in infants and young children. Here’s why parents ...