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The Need for Dedicated Microbiology Leadership in the Clinical Microbiology Laboratory
Linoj P Samuel1, Glen T Hansen2,3,4, Colleen S Kraft5,6
1Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Henry Ford Health System, Detroit, Michigan, USA.
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, antibiotic-resistant 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.
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