The need for dedicated microbiology leadership in the clinical microbiology laboratory

Linoj P. Samuel, Glen T. Hansen, Colleen S. Kraft, Bobbi S. Pritt

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Abstract

Clinical microbiology laboratories play a crucial role in patient care using traditional and innovative diagnostics. Challenges faced by laboratories include emerging pathogens, rapidly evolving technologies, health care-acquired infections, antibioticresistant organisms, and diverse patient populations. Despite these challenges, many clinical microbiology laboratories in the United States are not directed by doctoral level microbiology-trained individuals with sufficient time dedicated to laboratory leadership. The manuscript highlights the need for medical microbiology laboratory directors with appropriate training and qualifications.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Article numbere01549-19
JournalJournal of clinical microbiology
Volume59
Issue number8
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 2021

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Microbiology (medical)

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