Microbiology
S. aureus Antibiotic Susceptibility Test to Expand FDA Clearance
A unique, accelerated-results antibiotic susceptibility test distinguishing between methicillin resistant and methicillin sensitive Staphylococcus aureus infections has entered new clinical trials to expand FDA clearance for use on additional blood culture-sample types. More...13 Aug 2012
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