Monthly Archives: April 2018

How to read the cumulative antibiogram and its usefulness

Posted on April 24, 2018 by mdjkf

Here are example antibiograms for Hunter New England (NSW). These are constructed by assessing the % susceptible for specific bugs and drugs, taking only the first isolate of a species per person per annum.  Where is it possible extrapolate susceptibility … Continue reading →

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Nocardia and aerobic actinomycetes

Posted on April 13, 2018 by mdjkf

Guest posting: Dr Syeda Navqi, Microbiology Registrar, Pathology North.  Group: Aerobic actinomycetes Gram positive bacteria that are usually filamentous and branched, commonly producing a fungus like mycelium that fragments into rod shaped or short coccoid form. All grow better under … Continue reading →

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Recent update on TB diagnostic techniques – GenXpert MTB/RIF Ultra

Posted on April 9, 2018 by mdjkf

Guest posting: Dr Ian Marr, Microbiology Registrar, Pathology NSW, Hunter The GenXpert used in most LMIC has cartridges for detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) – GenXpert MTB/RIF. These contain primers and molecular beacon probes for the detection of both MTB … Continue reading →

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