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Transforming C. diff Detection: Achieving Fully Automated, Sample-to-Answer Molecular Diagnostics
What causes C. Diff infection? Diff infection is caused by a bacterium known as Clostridioides difficile (C. difficile), that usually resides harmlessly in the intestines. However, when the gut’s bacterial balance is disturbed, often broad-spectrum antibiotic use, C. difficile can grow excessive...Read more -
From “Treating Infertility” to “Preventing the Cause”: The Value of AIO800+STI Multiplex 9
A Proactive Response to a Global Health Crisis The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a landmark global guideline, framing infertility as “one of the most overlooked public health challenges of our time.” With an estimated 1 in 6 people globally experiencing infertility in their lifetime,...Read more -
Demystifying Influenza A(H3N2) Subclade K and the Diagnostic Revolution Shaping Modern Disease Control
A newly emerged influenza variant—Influenza A(H3N2) Subclade K—is driving unusually high influenza activity across multiple regions, placing significant pressure on global healthcare systems. At the same time, diagnostic innovations ranging from rapid antigen screening to fully automated molecula...Read more -
Beyond the Common Cold: Understanding the True Impact of Human Metapneumovirus (hMPV)
When a child develops a runny nose, cough, or fever, many parents instinctively think of the common cold or flu. Yet a significant share of these respiratory illnesses—especially the more severe ones—are caused by a lesser-known pathogen: Human Metapneumovirus (hMPV). Since its discovery in 2001,...Read more -
Why Global Healthcare Professionals Choose Macro & Micro-Test
In precision medicine, excellence is proven through global trust. Macro & Micro-Test earns this trust daily, with our molecular diagnostics receiving consistent acclaim from partners worldwide. Laboratories across Southeast Asia and the Middle East confirm our commitment to performance, relia...Read more -
RSV vs. HMPV: A Clinician’s Guide to Accurate Identification in Children
Review of Classic Research Paper Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) and Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) are two closely related pathogens within the Pneumoviridae family that are frequently confused in cases of pediatric acute respiratory infection. While their clinical presentations overlap, prosp...Read more -
From Silent Infection to Preventable Tragedy: Break the Chain with Sample-to-Answer HR-HPV Screening
This moment matters. Every life counts. Under the global call to “Act Now: Eliminate Cervical Cancer,” the world is accelerating toward the 90-70-90 targets by 2030: -90% of girls vaccinated against HPV by age 15 -70% of women screened with a high-performance test by ages 35 and 45 -90% of women ...Read more -
The Silent Pandemic Amplifying TB’s Threat: AMR Crisis Looms
The #WHO’s latest tuberculosis report reveals a stark reality: 8.2 million new TB cases were diagnosed in 2023—the highest since global monitoring began in 1995. This surge from 7.5 million in 2022 reinstates TB as the leading infectious disease killer, surpassing COVID-19. Yet, an even graver cr...Read more -
WAAW 2025 Spotlight: Addressing a Global Health Challenge – S.Aureus & MRSA
During this World AMR Awareness Week (WAAW, November 18–24, 2025), we reaffirm our commitment to addressing one of the most urgent global health threats—Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR). Among the pathogens driving this crisis, Staphylococcus aureus (SA) and its drug-resistant form, Methicillin-Res...Read more -
The Global AMR Crisis: 1 Million Deaths Annually —How Do We Respond to This Silent Pandemic?
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has become one of the greatest public health threats of this century, directly causing over 1.27 million deaths each year and contributing to nearly 5 million additional fatalities—this urgent global health crisis demands our immediate action. This World AMR Awarene...Read more -
Join Marco & Micro-Test at MEDICA 2025 in Düsseldorf, Germany!
From November 17 to 20, 2025, the global healthcare industry will once again gather in Düsseldorf, Germany, for one of the largest medical trade fairs in the world – MEDICA 2025. This prestigious event will feature over 5,000 exhibitors from nearly 70 countries, and over 80,000 professional visit...Read more -
Urgent Action Against Influenza! Macro & Micro-Test Delivers Reliable Protection
The global spread of highly pathogenic H5 avian influenza continues to intensify. Across Europe, outbreaks have surged, with Germany alone culling nearly one million birds. In the United States, two million egg-laying hens have been destroyed due to infection, and H5N1 has now been detected in da...Read more