http://medicalxpress.com/ en-us Medical Xpress provides the latest news from Society for General Microbiology Reconstructing the spread of killer diseases such as tuberculosis (TB) from person to person using DNA sequencing quickly identifies the origin and movement of pathogens. This approach is directly informing public health strategies to control infectious disease outbreaks, says a scientist speaking at the Society for General Microbiology's Autumn Conference at the University of Warwick. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-09-tb-outbreaks-dna-tracking.html Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes Mon, 03 Sep 2012 19:00:04 EST news265893140 A novel antimicrobial catheter that remains infection-free for up to twelve weeks could dramatically improve the lives of long-term catheter users. The scientists who have developed the new technology are presenting their work at the Society for General Microbiology's Autumn Conference at the University of Warwick. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-09-long-term-antimicrobial-catheter.html Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes Mon, 03 Sep 2012 19:00:02 EST news265893114 A more accurate, faster diagnostic test for Group B Streptococcal infection in babies has been reported in the Journal of Medical Microbiology. The new test could allow better treatment and management of the disease and reduce the risk of mortality among newborns. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-06-accurate-diagnostic-deaths.html Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes Tue, 26 Jun 2012 19:00:03 EST news259944620