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

Aerococci have often been misidentified as streptococci in microbiology laboratories,
leading to an underestimation of these bacteria as causes of human infections. An increased …

During the past 5 years, matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization–time of flight (MALDI-
TOF) mass spectrometry (MS) has become a powerful tool for routine identification in many …

This study compared three sample preparation methods (direct transfer, the direct transfer-
formic acid method with on-target formic acid treatment, and ethanol-formic acid extraction) …

Paper spray mass spectrometry ambient ionization is utilized for rapid discrimination of
bacteria without sample preparation. Bacterial colonies were smeared onto filter paper …

Matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization–time of flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF
MS) is a relatively new addition to the clinical microbiology laboratory. The performance of …

Aerococcus is a genus that comprises seven species, of which Aerococcus urinae, and
Aerococcus sanguinicola are emerging human pathogens. Aerococci are gram positive …

Matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization–time of flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF
MS) can be used as a method for the rapid identification of microorganisms. This study …

Foodborne pathogens can be associated with a wide variety of food products and it is very
important to identify them to supply safe food and prevent foodborne infections. Since …

Although classical proteomic approaches are still used regularly in routine clinical
diagnostic procedures, matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight mass …