The challenge of COVID-19 for a Clinical Microbiology Department
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DOI: 10.1016/j.diagmicrobio.2021.115426
Abstract: Objectives To quantify the workload and cost overload that the COVID-19 pandemic has meant for a Clinical Microbiology laboratory in a real-life scenario. Methods We compared the number of samples received, their distribution, the human… read more here.
Keywords: microbiology laboratory; covid clinical; challenge covid; microbiology ... See more keywords
The Evolving Role of the Clinical Microbiology Laboratory in Identifying Resistance in Gram-Negative Bacteria: An Update.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.idc.2020.08.001
Abstract: The evolution of resistance to antimicrobial agents in gram-negatives has challenged the role of the clinical microbiology laboratory to implement new methods for their timely detection. Recent development has enabled the use of novel methods… read more here.
Keywords: microbiology laboratory; microbiology; resistance; role clinical ... See more keywords
A Case vignette of melioidosis pneumonia as Covid mimic: Role of microbiology laboratory in accurate diagnosis
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijmmb.2021.08.139
Abstract: Background:During the ongoing COVID19 pandemic period, any new cases of acute-onset respiratory illness are likely to be treated as suspected COVID-19 by default. Methods:A 42year-old lady was admitted with a 4-week history of fever and… read more here.
Keywords: microbiology laboratory; role microbiology; patient; microbiology ... See more keywords
Interdisciplinary STEM education reform: dishing out art in a microbiology laboratory.
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DOI: 10.1093/femsle/fnx245
Abstract: In the modern educational framework, life science and visual art are usually presented as mutually exclusive subjects. Despite this perceived disciplinary contrast, visual art has the ability to engage and provoke students in ways that… read more here.
Keywords: microbiology laboratory; visual art; microbiology; interdisciplinary stem ... See more keywords
Identifying Educational Opportunities from Phonecalls to the Microbiology Laboratory
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DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofx163.1123
Abstract: Abstract Background The microbiology laboratory is central to the treatment and surveillance of infectious disease, and effective communication is crucial. We used phone call requests from healthcare providers to the Yale New Haven Hospital microbiology… read more here.
Keywords: susceptibility testing; microbiology laboratory; pathology; educational opportunities ... See more keywords
Pitfalls in Performing Research in the Clinical Microbiology Laboratory: a Micro-Comic Strip
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DOI: 10.1128/jcm.01144-18
Abstract: Citation McAdam AJ. 2018. Pitfalls in performing research in the clinical microbiology laboratory: a micro-comic strip. J Clin Microbiol 56:e01144-18. https://doi.org/10 .1128/JCM.01144-18. Editor Carey-Ann D. Burnham, Washington University School of Medicine Copyright © 2018 American… read more here.
Keywords: microbiology laboratory; pitfalls performing; research clinical; microbiology ... See more keywords
Oxford Screening CSF and Respiratory samples (‘OSCAR’): results of a pilot study to screen clinical samples from a diagnostic microbiology laboratory for viruses using Illumina next generation sequencing
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DOI: 10.1186/s13104-018-3234-8
Abstract: ObjectivesThere is increasing interest in the use of metagenomic (next generation sequencing, NGS) approaches for diagnosis of infection. We undertook a pilot study to screen samples submitted to a diagnostic microbiology laboratory in a UK… read more here.
Keywords: microbiology laboratory; microbiology; laboratory; respiratory ... See more keywords
Editorial: Impact of COVID-19 on the clinical microbiology laboratory: Preparing for the next pandemic
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DOI: 10.3389/fcimb.2022.1031436
Abstract: COPYRIGHT © 2022 Dunbar, Babady, Das and Moore. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted,… read more here.
Keywords: impact covid; microbiology laboratory; editorial impact; clinical microbiology ... See more keywords