Basic laboratory procedures in clinical bacteriology
By: J. Vandepitte ... [et al.].
Contributors: Vandepitte, J.; World Health Organization.
Edition: 2nd ed.
Publisher: World Health Organization
Published: 2003
Place of publication: Geneva
Language: eng
Number of pages: 167
Subjects: Diagnostic bacteriology -- Laboratory manuals.; Bacteriological Techniques -- standards.; Laboratory Techniques and Procedures -- standards.; Quality Control.
Genres: Laboratory manuals.
Description: A practical guide, for use by laboratory workers in health centers and district hospitals, to the procedures to be followed in obtaining specimens, isolating and identifying bacteria, and assessing their resistance to antibiotics. It covers bacteriological investigation of blood, cerebrospinal fluid, urine, stool, sputum pharyngeal and genital specimens, and purulent exudates. Particular attention is given to the need for quality control of all laboratory procedures.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 154) and index.