Critical diagnostic decisions in Tropical Fever: Evolving approaches with fast diagnostics testing
- November 11
- from 7:00am-8:45am
- Room 715 at the Convention Centre
Session 1
Modern Tools for Diagnosing Tropical Fever: Clinical Insights & Case Presentations (60 min)
Speaker
Amanda Roth, PhD, PMP, MLS(ASCP),
National Institute of Health/United States Army, Bethesda, USA
This presentation will provide an overview of tropical infections, including their clinical presentations and diagnostic considerations. Challenges linked to the diagnosis of these infections will then be illustrated with clinical cases.
Session 2
Concrete evidence of a new diagnostic tool for improved patient management of Dengue in Western Africa (30 min)
Speaker
Potiandi Serge Diagbouga, PhD, Director of Research in Immunology & Microbiology,
Institut de Recherche en Sciences de la Santé du Centre National de Recherche Scientifique et Technologique, Burkina Faso
This session will cover the current epidemiology of Tropical Diseases in Western Africa, the clinical context, related challenges and highlighting the urgent need for accurate diagnostics. Dengue continues to pose a significant public health challenge in the region, the VIDAS® Dengue study provides clinicians with valuable evidence supporting the use of diagnostic tools for better patient management.
What you’ll gain by attending:
- Understanding of syndromic approach benefits for Tropical Diseases
- Insights on improving patient management in non-endemic areas
- Real-world evidence and benefits of implementing a Dengue diagnostic strategy in endemic areas
Fast Syndromic Multiplex PCR Tests for Traveler Diseases
BIOFIRE® FILMARRAY® TORCH
BIOFIRE® FILMARRAY® TORCH is a multiplex PCR system that enables simultaneous testing for bacteria, viruses, yeast, parasites, and/or antimicrobial resistant genes. It is designed to be used with comprehensive panels that each offer testing for sets of pathogens associated with some of today’s most pressing healthcare challenges.
The fast results offer the information needed to help primary care providers and emergency room physicians to better triage patients and make timely, confident medical decisions.
Respiratory
Gastroentestinal
Meningitis / Encephalitis
Stackable Benchtop Automated Immunoassay Solution
VIDAS® KUBE™
Enter a world of simplicity with VIDAS® KUBE™, the advanced generation of the VIDAS® immunoassay solution, trusted by labs around the world for more than 30 years. Keeping the same VIDAS® solution reagents and simple one patient-one test concept, implementation and integration could not be easier. Its advanced technology provides more flexibility, ease of use, and confidence in results.
VIDAS®
DENGUE PANEL®
The VIDAS® DENGUE panel includes 3 serological tests recommended by international recommendations for precise and early diagnosis. Accessible to all laboratories, they allow rapid and reliable confirmation (or exclusion) of dengue infection for optimized patient care.
VIDAS®
CHIKUNGUNYA PANEL
As symptoms of chikungunya (fever, headache, muscle pain, joint swelling, rash or joint pain) overlap with those of other mosquito-borne diseases, such as dengue and malaria, differential diagnosis in endemic areas is essential for optimized patient management. The VIDAS® CHIKUNGUNYA panel offers a complete solution for rapid and reliable confirmation of chikungunya infection.
Syndromic Infectious Disease Testing for Tropical Fever Diseases
BIOFIRE® FILMARRAY® Tropical Fever (TF) Panel
Defined as infections that are prevalent in or unique to tropical and subtropical regions, tropical fever infections often present with overlapping, non-specific signs and symptoms, making them challenging to diagnose. Their prevalence is expected to rise around the world as the impact of global climate change leads to conditions favorable to the spread of these diseases.1
The BIOFIRE® FILMARRAY® Tropical Fever (TF) Panel simultaneously tests for 6 target pathogens in about 50 minutes using a single test. It is designed for use on the BIOFIRE® FILMARRAY® TORCH System, an FDA-cleared, CE-IVD, and TGA certified multiplex PCR system that integrates sample preparation, amplification, detection, and analysis.
HEAR FROM JESSICA SIEVERS, GLOBAL PRODUCT MANAGER
Jessica Sievers, Global Product Manager at bioMérieux explains how the BIOFIRE® FILMARRAY® Tropical Fever Panel will impact public health.
This 6-target syndromic test designed for patients in both endemic and non-endemic areas can provide clinicians with fast and accurate results that they need to make informed decisions, ultimately helping to manage and control the spread of tropical diseases.
Interested in what Jessica has to say?
ASTMH Annual Meeting 2025
- Metro Toronto Convention Centre in Toronto, Canada
- November 9th to 13th
- Booth 307
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