Mass spectrometry (MS) is a type of analysis used to determine what molecules make up a
sample, based on the mass spectrum that are created by the ions. Mass spectrometers are …

Within the past decade, clinical microbiology laboratories experienced revolutionary
changes in the way in which microorganisms are identified, moving away from slow …

Blood culture remains the best approach to identify the incriminating microorganisms when
a bloodstream infection is suspected, and to guarantee that the antimicrobial treatment is …

The clinical microbiology laboratory plays a critical role in patient care by providing definitive
knowledge of the cause of infection and antimicrobial susceptibility data to physicians …

Despite widespread application of nucleic acid diagnostics, cultures remain integral in
modern laboratories. Because cultures detect a large number of organism types, it is unlikely …

Bloodstream infections (BSI) are a leading cause of death worldwide. The lack of timely and
reliable diagnostic practices is an ongoing issue for managing BSI. The current gold …

Staphylococcus epidermidis is a biofilm-producing commensal organism found ubiquitously
on human skin and mucous membranes, as well as on animals and in the environment …

Sepsis is one of the leading causes of deaths, and rapid identification (ID) of blood stream
infection is mandatory to perform adequate antibiotic therapy. The advent of MALDI‐TOF …

Rapid and accurate identification of pathogens causing infections is one of the biggest
challenges in medicine. Timely identification of causative agents and their antimicrobial …

Background Administration of appropriate antimicrobial therapy is one of the key factors in
surviving bloodstream infections. Blood culture is currently the reference standard for …