Diagnostic Machinations

Robot bird

Thoughts on complexity, clinical problem-solving and micrognosis for the busy student of diagnostic method.

The kindness of strangers

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The MicroGnome’s brush with infection and how he got back to rude good health.

Words of wisdom

Socrates

It’s time for a bit of new thinking on how we cast blame for a specific disease on a specific microorganism. Here are some pointers for those studying towards the MSc in Microbiology & Infectious Diseases. Internal & external links are provided to supplement your own ideas.

When the fat lady sings

Blood culture bottle top

master the use of blood culture during clinical investigation