Sexually transmitted infections: the silent epidemic
Sexually transmitted infections/diseases (STIs or STDs) like syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia are on the rise worldwide. But hardly anyone talks about it. To mark STD Awareness Month, we [...]
Influenza: Well-armed for the 2017/2018 flu season
As temperatures grow colder, the risk of catching the flu virus rises as well. This year, Australia is experiencing the worst flu epidemic in 15 years. Are Europe and North America also facing [...]
Tick season is here: Diagnosis of TBE/FSME made easy
Tick season has started and the risk of dangerous infections with TBE/FSME is increasing. In the event of a suspected infection and to clarify immunization, antibody detection is the method of choice.
Safe into the upcoming influenza season with RIDA®GENE real-time PCR assays
The RIDA®GENE real-time PCR assays (RIDA®GENE Flu, RIDA®GENE Flu LC2.0, RIDA®GENE Flu & RSV) successfully detected the suggested vaccination strains for influenca of the 2015/2016 season.
Influenza season 2015 dominated by new influenza A variant (H3N2)
The RIDA®GENE real-time PCR assays for the detection of Influenza (RIDA®GENE Flu, RIDA®GENE Flu LC2.0, RIDA®GENE Flu & RSV) detect the currently circulating drift variant of influenza A (H3N2).
New: RIDA®GENE Parainfluenza
Human parainfluenza viruses (HPIV) can cause both upper respiratory infections and lower respiratory infections.
RIDA®GENE Enterovirus: New real-time RT-PCR assay
RIDA®GENE Enterovirus – the new real-time RT-PCR assay for the detection of the major human enteroviruses
RIDASCREEN® Norovirus 3rd Generation antigen EIA
Your first step in the diagnosis of noroviral gastroenteritis outbreaks, powered by R-Biopharm Noroviruses, the most common cause of acute gastroenteritis are estimated to cause 21 million people [...]