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Since the beginning of this year, India has been witnessing a surge in influenza viral infections, mostly caused by the Influenza A virus subtype H3N2, followed by H1N1 subtype. These viruses can spread easily from an infected person through respiratory droplets, produced while coughing, sneezing ort talking. Early diagnosis of the H3N2/H1N1 infection is important to control the spread and reduce influenza-related morbidity and mortality. To this end, the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) has approved a chip-based RT-PCR test can detect and quantitatively diagnose H3N2/H1N1 in just one hour. Developed by Molbio Diagnostics, the Truenat H3N2/H1N1 can be identify if you're infected with the H3N2 or the H1N1 virus. Molbio Diagnostics launces Truenat H3N2/H1N1 test The company claims that it is the first point-of-care Real-Time PCR test that aids in the confirmatory diagnosis of Influenza infections, and it can provide sample-to-result in an hour's time. Furthe...

Molbio Diagnostics has launched the Truenat HSV 1/2 for testing the Herpes Simplex Virus and it can provide sample-to-test results in an hour's time. The test is approved by the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation(CDSCO). According to the manufacturer, the Real Time PCR test works on its existing Truelab infrastructure and doesn't require any additional setup and equipment to run the test, making it possible to test at resource-limited settings. Herpes, which is a viral infection caused simplex virus (HSV), is common worldwide. It causes cause painful blisters and sores anywhere on the body, mostly around the mouth and genital area. Herpes simplex viruses are categorized into two types: HSV-1 and HSV-2. Transmission of HSV-1 mainly occurs through oral-to-oral contact and its infection causes oral herpes, but it can also cause genital herpes. HSV-2 spreads through sexual contact and causes genital herpes. In rare cases, herpes (both HSV-1 and HSV-2) can be transmitted ...