Category Archives: Med Micro topics-advanced
Introduction to MALDI-TOF Mass Spectrometry – two webinars
These presentations are targeted to new medical micro lab users, especially those within Fleming Fund LMIC countries. Lecture 1: Principles of MALDI-TOF – Tuesday 16th June 1200-1300hr, AEST, Dr Tony Elias, Senior Microbiology Registrar, Pathology NSW Overview of the theory … Continue reading
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Enzyme immunoassays (EIA) unpacked
There are many types of EIA used in microbiology and biochemistry. Depending on the format of the test, some have alternative names such as ELISA and CLIA (chemoluminescent immunoassay).
Burkholderia pseudomallei review including laboratory aspects
Guest posting: Dr Ian Marr, Microbiology Registrar, Pathology North. Melioidosis is a cause of severe pneumonia, bacteraemia, urosepsis, prostatic abscess, CNS infection, pyogenic myositis and liver and spleen abscesses. It is found in PNG especially around the Balimo region – … Continue reading
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NAMS Nepal presentations 2018 (R Martin)
Here are the four presentations given to National Academy of Medical Sciences, Bir Hospital Pathology and Medicine Residents over the week commencing 7/5/18 by Emeritus Professor Robert Martin, President of the Diagnostic Microbiology Development Program. Laboratory Strengthening and the Diagnostic … Continue reading
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How to read the cumulative antibiogram and its usefulness
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
Nocardia and aerobic actinomycetes
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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Hepatitis E- more important issues for Pacific nations
Please see this previously posted presentation from Prof. Josh Davis about HEV– an excellent overview – tells the Australian part of the story – endemicity in pigs (genotype 3) and local foodborne outbreaks. 2022 reference (WHO) The only survey of seroprevalence … Continue reading
Q fever and other rickettsia
This Q fever presentation from Professor Stephen Graves is worthwhile of review. The presence of Q fever in PNG is likely but not proven as yet. Dr Ak’s paper to be appended soon! Also review this summary of laboratory … Continue reading
UPNG May revision M Med sessions – presentations and further references
2nd May 2017 UPNG Infection prevention and control including TB IC Ferguson– presentation The incredible story of Dr Ignaz Semmelweis in Vienna, Austria. Hand Hygiene Australia- education resource page – see the Hand Hygiene Dance from Geneva demonstrate the 5 Moments and ‘Glen’s … Continue reading
Skin soft tissue module – references for other important topics (part 2)
Scabies The efficacy of mass drug administration strategies to control scabies in a highly endemic population – NHMRC ongoing research project in the pacific . Scabies: an ancient global disease with a need for new therapies : recent BMC review – excellent … Continue reading
Microbiology and Infectious Diseases postgraduate teaching (PRIDA) 