MLAB 407 - Microbiology II

Prerequisites:
Admission to the program; MLAB 406

The lecture series emphasizes pathogenic and potentially pathogenic bacteria in humans as well as principles of testing methodologies, techniques for isolation, identification, and clinical relevance by body site. Laboratory techniques focus on the identification of pathogens in routine aerobic and anaerobic cultures including associated problem solving of discrepant culture results and troubleshooting of unexpected assay performance. Advanced antimicrobial susceptibility testing and molecular methods for the detection of pathogenic organisms are also covered. (Lecture and Laboratory - Fall Semester)