Microbiology
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July 01, 2024Posted: July 01, 2024Read MoreWe’re all familiar with this ever-present dichotomy. Antibiotics are life-saving, until they’re not; until the delicate balance shifts, causing the oh-so-inevitable resistance. While antibiotic stewardship programs are becoming more and more prevalent, what does one do when working with a patient with a chronic condition in which daily, long-term antimicrobial treatment is the norm? How do we address antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in patients with whom bacterial infections are typically never fully eradicated, despite the employment of a multitude of drug therapies?
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June 19, 2024Posted: June 19, 2024Read MoreThe Massachusetts man at the center of an infamously deadly 2012 national meningitis outbreak, Barry Cadden, pleaded no contest to 11 counts of involuntary manslaughter in Michigan and was sentenced last month to at least ten years in prison for his part in the deaths of 11 Michigan residents.
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May 21, 2024Posted: May 21, 2024Read MoreThe CDC attributes the rise in C. auris cases during the height of the pandemic as a result of inadequate staffing, supply shortages, the increased number of seriously ill patients, and changes in infection prevention and control practices. The CDC encourages all U.S. laboratories that identify C. auris to notify their state or local public health authorities.
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May 13, 2024Posted: May 13, 2024Read MoreIn this comprehensive tutorial, we will walk you through the step-by-step process of preparing culture media Petri plates, covering everything from selecting the right media to sterilization techniques and plate pouring methods. By the end of this guide, you'll be equipped with the knowledge and confidence to create your own batches of culture media Petri plates with precision and efficiency.
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March 07, 2024Posted: March 07, 2024Read MoreThroughout history, women have played a crucial and indispensable role in advancing the field of microbiology. Their unwavering dedication and pioneering discoveries have paved the way for countless scientific breakthroughs that continue to shape and impact our lives in profound ways. Join us as we celebrate five of these exceptional women: Fanny Hesse, Ruth Ella Moore, Jessie Isabelle Price, Rebecca Lancefield, and Abigail Salyers.
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March 04, 2024Posted: March 04, 2024Categories: Modern Innovations, Featured Posts, Product Spotlights, Product Spotlights, MicrobiologyRead MoreThe benefits of using chromogenic media include faster results, reliable visual detection and additional testing is possible directly from the media. Compared with the use of conventional culture media, this often results in cost savings from reduced labor time and reduced use of reagents as fewer biochemical and/or serological confirmation tests are required.
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February 19, 2024Posted: February 19, 2024Read MoreLearn how this innovative technology revolutionizes air sampling in various environments, ensuring precise and reliable results for microbiological analysis. Elevate your sampling experience with TRIO.BAS™ and stay ahead in quality assurance.
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January 16, 2024Posted: January 16, 2024Dive into the evolution of portable microbial air samplers in our latest blog! Explore the rich history and technological advancements, featuring an exclusive interview with the founders of Orum International. Uncover the journey of innovation in microbial air sampling. Read more for insights into the past, present, and future of this crucial technology.Read More -
January 10, 2024Posted: January 10, 2024Read More...Hepatitis C is the primary cause of liver cancer and the need for liver transplants among patients infected with the virus.
Infection is often the result of coming into contact with contaminated blood, usually through injected drug use, but also
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January 04, 2024Posted: January 04, 2024Read MoreCarbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales or CRE, are a group of gram-negative bacteria that are resistant to “last line” antibiotics and are very challenging to treat. These microorganisms may confer their resistance via the production of a carbapenemase, an enzyme that inactivates carbapenem antibiotics.
The five most common types of carbapenemases are KPC, OXA-48-like, VIM, IMP, and NDM.
Knowing the type of carbapenemase is crucial for therapeutic purposes, infection control, and for preventing outbreaks.
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December 13, 2023Read More...As 2023 draws to a close, many people begin to think about new goals and intentions for the New Year ahead. The most common New Year’s resolution is to improve health, which often involves better food alternatives and eating healthier. One of the most popular plant-based sweetener alternatives used in the food and beverage industry is Stevia. Stevia is a no-calorie sugar substitute made from highly r
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June 20, 2023Posted: June 20, 2023Read More...Maggots to the rescue? How Revolting!
The First World War was a huge tragedy for humanity, but it represented a source of significant progress for physicians to improve their knowledge in the treatment of lesions and wounds.
The most frequent causes of death at the time, surprisingly, were not related to gunshots or chemical warfare but, rather,
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May 05, 2023Posted: May 05, 2023Read More...Case history of a brain destroying amoeba...
A 56-year old man presented with transient coma, nausea, and vomiting when he visited the local hospital. There were no visible abnormalities observed in the MRI and his CSF pressure on the second day of illness
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April 19, 2023Posted: April 19, 2023Read More...Rising Legionella Infections and Its Prevention in Industrial Cooling Towers
Although Legionella is found naturally in freshwater environments, it becomes a health concern to the population w
