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Clinical Microbiology Procedures Handbook, Multi-Volume

Gold Standard consensus-based procedures from the experts. The Clinical Microbiology Procedures Handbook, 5th edition, provides those engaged in microbial analysis of clinical specimens with procedures for the detection, identification, and characterization of microorganisms involved in human infections. This unique and valuable collection of step-by-step descriptions of the numerous testing modalities used in the clinical microbiology laboratory was written and edited by highly knowledgeable laboratorians. The 5th edition features two new sections, one on blood cultures and one on MALDI-TOF MS, and the sections on molecular diagnostics, virology, and serology were extensively revised and updated. Presented over multiple volumes, this handbook enables laboratory staff to perform all analyses, including appropriate quality control recommendations, from the receipt of the specimen through processing, testing, interpretation, presentation of the final report, and subsequent consultation. If you are looking for online access to the latest from this reference or site access for your lab, please visit www.wiley.com/learn/clinmicronow.

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Current Management of Serious Bacterial Infections Associated with Multi-Drug Resistance, An Issue of Infectious Disease Clinics of North America

In this issue of Infectious Disease Clinics of North America, guest editor Dr. David L. Paterson brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Current Management of Serious Bacterial Infections Associated with Multi-Drug Resistance. Top experts provide current reviews that highlight innovative solutions to the treatment difficulties faced by clinicians when they encounter multi-resistant bacteria. Articles cover management of VRE infections; AMR in transplant recipients; rapid diagnostic strategies for antibiotic-resistant bacteria causing bloodstream infection; current management strategies for hypervirulent Klebsiella; current management of melioidosis; and more. - Contains 16 relevant, practice-oriented topics including current management strategies for Pseudomonas aeruginosa; non-traditional approaches in the treatment of multiresistant gram-negative bacilli; current management strategies for Staphylococcus aureus bloodstream infections; an update on antimicrobial stewardship; and more - Provides in-depth clinical reviews on current management of serious bacterial infections associated with multi-drug resistance, offering actionable insights for clinical practice - Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews