Microbiology
Diagnostic Test Being Developed for Multidrug-Resistant Pathogens
A consortium has been formed to promote transformational change in infectious disease therapy by developing a rapid diagnostic test that can target multidrug-resistant pathogens and support the appropriate use of antibiotics. More...23 Jun 2014
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