Rapid methods in clinical microbiology

Descripción

The twelve papers present details of rapid diagnostic techniques leading towards "same-day microbiology," and consider whether these can replace the conventional techniques, or merely supplement them. Topics include the use of DNA probes to detect and identify microorganisms, the influence of rapid diagnosis of streptococcal infection on pharyngitis and rheumatic fever, and the clinical impact of automated susceptibility reporting using a computer interface.