Scientific study
Preferences of healthcare workers usingtongue swabs for tuberculosis diagnosisduring COVID-19
Renée Codsi et al.
Scientific study
Optimal processing of tongue swab samples for Mycobacterium tuberculosis detection by the Xpert MTB/RIF Ultra assay
G. S. Chilambi et al.
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The 46th ANNUAL CONGRESS of the European Society of Mycobacteriology
Although TB is still of major concern, diseases caused by mycobacteria other than Mycobacterium tuberculosis must also be considered. Their correct diagnosis and an understanding of their epidemiology are thought to be necessary to develop the means of their treatment and prevention. In this scenario, the ESM congress is a fundamental event for disseminating and discussing the most important innovations and discoveries in this field.
Microbiology Time
Microbiology Time – October 2023
Let’s dig together into three thrilling papers on tongue swabs and tuberculosis, self-collection for cervical screening in Italian women, and a study on the correlation between Covid-related olfactory deficit and zinc homeostasis.
Microbiology Time
Microbiology Time – February 2025
In the second Microbiology Time of 2025, a comparison of two Point-of-Care assays for the monkeypox virus detection, an investigation on tongue swabbing and tuberculosis, and a review on Parkinson’s Disease early diagnosis.
Microbiology Time
Microbiology Time – March 2025
This month’s edition features a study on molecular screening for antibiotic resistance, a SARS-CoV-2 surface monitoring screening, and a research paper investigating the best method for processing tongue swabs to diagnose tuberculosis.
