BIOMÉRIEUX is a leader in diagnostic and screening solutions to aid infection control in hospitals.
MRSA chromogenic media, molecular detection and strain characterisation systems are available, as well as systems to aid diagnosis of Clostridium difficile infection. QuickVue Rapid tests for diagnosis of Influenza A and B, and for RSV are useful for testing on the wards for immediate response. Good epidemiological surveillance is key, and is aided by identification and antibiotic susceptibility testing on the VITEK2 range of systems. To prevent HCAI when taking blood cultures, educational material has been developed to guide phlebotomy techniques and is freely available to healthcare workers.
