Cultured Connections


Honoring Veterinary Dermatologists

09/23/2019

At Biomed Diagnostics, we encourage all our animal health clinicians to partner with your veterinary dermatologist — for confirmation and treatment consultation. 
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Systemic fungal infections require correct diagnosis and effective treatment 

09/23/2019

Like bacteria, fungi can infect our pets. Unlike bacteria however, fungal infections can’t be treated with antibiotics, but instead require a class of drugs called anti-fungals. 
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Veterinary Fungal Culture Diagnostics made Simple

09/23/2019

In the past, culture diagnostics were difficult to perform in a clinician’s office — risk of contamination, preparing the media, and incubating in a sterile environment were just a small number of concerns. That’s not at all the case in today’s offices.
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CDC launches 2019 Fungal Disease Awareness Week

09/23/2019

Anyone can get a fungal infection, even people who are otherwise healthy. People breathe in or come in contact with fungal spores every day without getting sick.
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Fungal Eye Infections

09/23/2019

The most common way for someone to get a fungal eye infection is because of an eye injury, particularly if plant material such as a stick or a thorn caused the injury.
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The Unexpected and Troubling Rise of Candida auris

09/23/2019

Candida auris is an emerging fungus that presents a serious global health threat.
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Skin, hair and Nail fungal infections

09/23/2019

Nearly a billion people have a Fungal Infection of the skin. Fungus is the 4th most common illness on earth, after headaches and dental caries 
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GAFFI.org

09/23/2019

​​​​​​​Essential in vitro diagnostics for advanced HIV and serious fungal diseases: international experts’ consensus recommendations
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Zoonotic Dermatophyte infections on the rise

04/05/2019

Dermatophytosis, an infection of the skin caused by pathogenic fungi is found worldwide, and is among the most prevalent zoonotic disease. All domestic animals are susceptible. The greatest economic and human health consequences are associated with domestic cats and cattle. India has experienced a significant rise in chronic dermatophyte infections — causing alarm and action.  
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Biomed Announces New FungID™ Product Line

03/14/2019

For over 30 years, Biomed Diagnostics has developed products of the highest quality and performance for the microbiology lab. Building on the success of our InTray® DM, we’re happy to announce the new FungID™ line of products for dermatophytes, fungus and yeast detection. 
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