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Listeria monocytogenes is a type of bacteria that can contaminate food and cause listeriosis – a potentially life-threatening illness if not treated properly. In many respects a perfectly designed bacterial contaminant, Listeria remains hardy even in the face of aggressive cleaning and sanitizing. Unlike many foodborne bacteria, it can survive and even grow even under refrigeration, tolerates salty environments and thrives when it comes into contact with food.
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bioMérieux receives FDA 510(k) Clearance for its VITEK® COMPACT PRO, a new ID/AST system to fight against antimicrobial resistance
bioMérieux, a world leader in the field of in vitro diagnostics, announces the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance for VITEK® COMPACT PRO. This innovative system for microorganism identification (ID) and antibiotic susceptibility testing (AST) will benefit clinical laboratories to help diagnose infectious diseases and combat antimicrobial resistance, and industrial laboratories to identify contaminants for ensuring consumer safety. -
Lab Innovations Empower Clinicians in the Fight Against Antimicrobial Resistance
In recent years, antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has sprung to the forefront of many medical and political conversations, with the warning that the prevalence of resistant pathogens could lead to a public health crisis. Ranked a top 10 global public health threat by the World Health Organization, it is estimated that 1.27 million deaths occurred in a single year attributable to AMR. -
bioMérieux and Vall d'Hebron Join Forces Against Infectious Diseases
bioMérieux announces a new strategic research partnership with Vall d'Hebron, one of Spain's largest and most prestigious healthcare institutions. This collaboration aims to advance research and development in the areas of infectious diseases, data surveillance, and laboratory automation.
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- ANTIMICROBIAL STEWARDSHIP
- SEPSIS
- FOOD SAFETY & QUALITY
- PHARMA QUALITY CONTROL
- COVID-19
- ANTIMICROBIAL STEWARDSHIP
- SEPSIS
- FOOD SAFETY & QUALITY
- PHARMA QUALITY CONTROL
- COVID-19