by Aleksandar Nikolajevic | Dec 29, 2024 | Newsletter
December 2024 Newsletter Summary: Conversion of several antibody tests due to EU Regulation 2017/746 on In-vitro Diagnostics (IVDR) New ELISA tests replacing previous KBR tests for adenovirus, influenza A/B, Brucella, Campylobacter, Coxiella, and Yersinia...
by Aleksandar Nikolajevic | Feb 28, 2025 | Newsletter
February 2025 Newsletter Summary: Increase in Norovirus Infections: 3,309 reported cases in Austria in 2024, a significant rise from 2,228 cases in the previous year Genotype Shift: Observed shift from the dominant Norovirus variant GII.4 to GI.17 in Austria...
by Aleksandar Nikolajevic | Jan 29, 2025 | Newsletter
January 2025 Newsletter Summary: Human metapneumovirus (hMPV) is a common cause of respiratory infections, especially in young children during winter and spring At the end of 2024, more than 15% of respiratory pathogens diagnosed at the institute were...
by Aleksandar Nikolajevic | May 29, 2024 | Newsletter
May 2024 Newsletter Summary: 86 measles infections recorded in EMS in Tyrol since January 2024 Significant increase in parvovirus infections – PCR diagnostics recommended to distinguish from measles Parvovirus infections can lead to complications in anemia...
by Aleksandar Nikolajevic | Feb 28, 2024 | Newsletter
February 2024 Newsletter Summary: Measles virus is currently circulating in Tyrol with ~40 confirmed cases in the past 3 weeks. PCR remains the gold standard for diagnosis, ideally from throat swab or urine. Measles vaccination is highly effective (two doses...
by Aleksandar Nikolajevic | Apr 28, 2024 | Newsletter
April 2024 Newsletter Summary: Tick season is starting again—important reminders about Borrelia serology. Antibody detection timing is crucial for interpreting Borrelia infections. Serological testing should not be used to monitor antibiotic treatment success....
