altona starts LinkedIn article series: “Emerging Pathogens and PCR Diagnostics”

Designed for laboratory professionals and everyone interested in molecular diagnostics, the series explores topics such as infectious disease categories, outbreak preparedness, targeted PCR-based testing, and other aspects shaping today’s diagnostics landscape.

The first article with the title “Emerging pathogens and PCR diagnostics” highlights the growing importance of reliable molecular testing in the detection and control of fever, tropical, and emerging pathogens. As infectious diseases continue to evolve and spread across borders, laboratories play a critical role in enabling rapid diagnosis, effective surveillance, and timely public health responses.

The article also looks at recent global developments, including the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the increasing geographic spread of viruses such as Oropouche, and the continued emergence of other high-impact pathogens. These developments reinforce the need for accurate, sensitive, and adaptable PCR diagnostics to support outbreak preparedness and patient care worldwide. There’s also a paragraph about the Eliminate Yellow Fever Epidemics (EYE) initiative helmed by WHO and supported by altona Diagnostics.