Molecular Diagnostics
Laboratory Medicine and Nosocomial Infections: Coping with Clostridium difficile
Sixth article in Laboratory Medicine and Nosocomial Infections series - A bacterium transmitted in hospitals, called Clostridium difficile, is found in the intestines where it can cause severe diarrhea and life-threatening intestinal conditions. More...19 Feb 2010
Laboratory Medicine and Nosocomial Infections: Dealing with MRSA
Fourth article in Laboratory Medicine and Nosocomial Infections series - Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, the most widespread hospital acquired infection, appears to be relatively common among patients discharged from the hospital into home healthcare. More...17 Feb 2010
Laboratory Medicine and Nosocomial Infections: the Present
First article in Laboratory Medicine and Nosocomial Infections series - Currently, nosocomial infections or hospital acquired infections are generally diagnosed between 2 to 4 days after a patient is admitted to a hospital; a period proving to be too long for some. More...17 Feb 2010
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