Infectious diseases are a major global cause of morbidity and mortality, seriously affecting
public health and socioeconomic stability. Since infectious diseases can be caused by a …

Introduction Gut microbes pose challenges like colon inflammation, deadly diarrhea,
antimicrobial resistance dissemination, and chronic disease onset. Development of early …

Highlights•A SARS-CoV-2+ Flu A+ B+ RSV Combo Rapid test was compared to a multiplex
RT-qPCR assay.•This test would be more relevant than antigenic tests targeting only SARS …

The coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic has spread worldwide and caused more than six
million deaths globally. Therefore, a timely and accurate diagnosis method is of pivotal …

Infectious agents such as viruses pose significant threats to human health, being transmitted
via direct contact as well as airborne transmission without direct contact, thus requiring rapid …

This paper presents the concept of a novel adaptable sensing solution currently being
developed under the EU Commission-founded PHOTONGATE project. This concept will …

Abstract Purpose of Review Rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) may reduce morbidity and
mortality related to bacterial infections by reducing time to identification of pathogens and …

Background Respiratory infections are an important cause of morbidity and mortality in
immunocompromised individuals. Fiberoptic bronchoscopy with bronchoalveolar lavage …

The COVID-19 pandemic presents global challenges, notably with co-infections in
respiratory tract involving SARS-CoV-2 variants and influenza strains. Detecting multiple …

The development of antivirals for respiratory viruses has advanced markedly in response to
the growing threat of pathogens such as Influenzavirus (IAV), respiratory syncytial virus …