Clinical Bacteriology Laboratory Operating Guide (Second Edition)

Author: World Health Organization
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Publish Date: 2006-06-01
Features: In developing countries, infectious diseases are the leading cause of death. The diagnosis and treatment of these diseases pose a significant challenge to local health institutions. The World Health Organization has long been committed to developing and improving standard techniques for laboratory testing of these diseases. This book compiles and revises guidelines from the World Health Organization over the years in the following areas: sampling of laboratory test specimens, bacterial identification, and antimicrobial drug resistance testing. This information helps to standardize microbiological research and sensitivity testing methods, contributing to the improvement of testing quality in testing centers and medium-level laboratories. It emphasizes the procedures that need to be followed rather than basic microscopy and staining techniques.