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 language | English (US) |
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Article number | e01549-19 |
Journal | Journal of clinical microbiology |
Volume | 59 |
Issue number | 8 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Aug 2021 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Microbiology (medical)