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Cost Savings Realized by Implementation of Routine Microbiological Identification by Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption Ionization-Time of Flight Mass Spectrometry by Tran, Anthony, Alby, Kevin, Kerr, Alan, Jones, Melissa, Gilligan, Peter H

“…Matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization-time of flight (MALDI-TOF) mass spectrometry (MS) is an emerging technology for rapid identification of bacterial…”
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A Guide to Utilization of the Microbiology Laboratory for Diagnosis of Infectious Diseases: 2013 Recommendations by the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) and the American Society for Microbiology (ASM)a by Baron, Ellen Jo, Miller, J. Michael, Weinstein, Melvin P., Richter, Sandra S., Gilligan, Peter H., Thomson, Richard B., Bourbeau, Paul, Carroll, Karen C., Kehl, Sue C., Dunne, W. Michael, Robinson-Dunn, Barbara, Schwartzman, Joseph D., Chapin, Kimberle C., Snyder, James W., Forbes, Betty A., Patel, Robin, Rosenblatt, Jon E., Pritt, Bobbi S.

“…The critical role of the microbiology laboratory in infectious disease diagnosis calls for a close, positive working relationship between the physician and the…”
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Is a Two-Step Glutamate Dehyrogenase Antigen-Cytotoxicity Neutralization Assay Algorithm Superior to the Premier Toxin A and B Enzyme Immunoassay for Laboratory Detection of Clostridium difficile? by Gilligan, Peter H

“…A two-step algorithm for the detection of Clostridium difficile by the use of C. Diff Quik Chek (TechLab, Blacksburg, VA) and a tissue culture cytotoxicity…”
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Comparison of Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption Ionization–Time of Flight (MALDI-TOF) Mass Spectrometry Platforms for the Identification of Gram-Negative Rods from Patients with Cystic Fibrosis by Alby, Kevin, Gilligan, Peter H, Miller, Melissa B

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Microbiome and pediatric atopic dermatitis by Powers, Claire E., McShane, Diana B., Gilligan, Peter H., Burkhart, Craig N., Morrell, Dean S.

“…Atopic dermatitis is a chronic inflammatory skin condition with drastic impacts on pediatric health. The pathogenesis of this common disease is not well…”
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Guidelines for Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention of Clostridium difficile Infections by Surawicz, Christina M, Brandt, Lawrence J, Binion, David G, Ananthakrishnan, Ashwin N, Curry, Scott R, Gilligan, Peter H, McFarland, Lynne V, Mellow, Mark, Zuckerbraun, Brian S

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Evolution of Testing Algorithms at a University Hospital for Detection of Clostridium difficile Infections by CULBREATH, Karissa, AGER, Edward, NEMEYER, Ronald J, KERR, Alan, GILLIGAN, Peter H

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Optimizing the Laboratory Diagnosis of Clostridium difficile Infection by Gilligan, Peter H., PhD, D(ABMM)

“…The best laboratory diagnostic approach to detect Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) is the subject of ongoing debate. In the United States, nucleic acid…”
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Reflect Urine Culture Cancellation in the Emergency Department by Jones, Christopher W., MD, Culbreath, Karissa D., PhD, Mehrotra, Abhi, MD, Gilligan, Peter H., PhD

“…Abstract Background The yield of urine culture testing in the emergency department (ED) is often low, resulting in wasted laboratory and ED resources. Use of a…”
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Vancomycin-resistant enterococcal bloodstream infections in hematopoietic stem cell transplant recipients and patients with hematologic malignancies: impact of daptomycin MICs of 3 to 4 mg/L by Chong, Pearlie P., MD, van Duin, David, MD, PhD, Bangdiwala, Ananta, MD, MPH, Ivanova, Anastasia, PhD, Miller, William C., MD, PhD, MPH, Weber, David J., MD, MPH, Gilligan, Peter H., PhD, Shea, Thomas C., MD

“…Abstract Purpose Case reports of treatment failure with standard-dose daptomycin (6 mg/kg) have recently surfaced in vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE)…”
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Will Regulatory and Financial Considerations Dampen Innovation in the Clinical Microbiology Laboratory? by Gilligan, Peter H, Miller, Melissa B

“…Over a million prosthetic joints are placed in patients in the United States annually. Of those that fail, 25% will be due to infection, with an estimated cost…”
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Bacterial infections in Lilongwe, Malawi: aetiology and antibiotic resistance by Makoka, Mwai H, Miller, William C, Hoffman, Irving F, Cholera, Rushina, Gilligan, Peter H, Kamwendo, Debbie, Malunga, Gabriel, Joaki, George, Martinson, Francis, Hosseinipour, Mina C

“…Life-threatening infections present major challenges for health systems in Malawi and the developing world because routine microbiologic culture and…”
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Lung Transplantation for Cystic Fibrosis Patients with Burkholderia cepacia Complex . Survival Linked to Genomovar Type by ARIS, ROBERT M, ROUTH, JONATHAN C, LIPUMA, JOHN J, HEATH, DAVID G, GILLIGAN, PETER H

“…The number of cystic fibrosis (CF) patients undergoing lung transplant has risen over the past decade, because of a clear-cut survival benefit. However,…”
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Infections in patients with cystic fibrosis: diagnostic microbiology update by Gilligan, Peter H

“…Survival has improved in patients with cystic fibrosis (CF), in part because of aggressive antimicrobial management. Two multidrug-resistant environmental…”
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Guidelines for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of Clostridium difficile infections by Surawicz, Christina M, Brandt, Lawrence J, Binion, David G, Ananthakrishnan, Ashwin N, Curry, Scott R, Gilligan, Peter H, McFarland, Lynne V, Mellow, Mark, Zuckerbraun, Brian S

“…Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) is a leading cause of hospital-associated gastrointestinal illness and places a high burden on our health-care system…”
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The Invisible Army by Gilligan, Peter H

“…The "invisible army" of clinical microbiologists is facing major changes and challenges. The rate of change in both the science and technology is accelerating…”
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A Guide to Utilization of the Microbiology Laboratory for Diagnosis of Infectious Diseases: 2018 Update by the Infectious Diseases Society of America and the American Society for Microbiology by Miller, J Michael, Binnicker, Matthew J, Campbell, Sheldon, Carroll, Karen C, Chapin, Kimberle C, Gilligan, Peter H, Gonzalez, Mark D, Jerris, Robert C, Kehl, Sue C, Patel, Robin, Pritt, Bobbi S, Richter, Sandra S, Robinson-Dunn, Barbara, Schwartzman, Joseph D, Snyder, James W, Telford, 3rd, Sam, Theel, Elitza S, Thomson, Jr, Richard B, Weinstein, Melvin P, Yao, Joseph D

“…The critical nature of the microbiology laboratory in infectious disease diagnosis calls for a close, positive working relationship between the…”
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Clinical Significance of Commensal Gram-Positive Rods Routinely Isolated from Patient Samples by Leal, Jr, Sixto M, Jones, Melissa, Gilligan, Peter H

“…Commensal bacteria from the skin and mucosal surfaces are routinely isolated from patient samples and considered contaminants. The majority of these isolates…”
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Prevalence of Community-Associated Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus in Patients with Cystic Fibrosis by Goodrich, Jennifer S, Sutton-Shields, Tameaka N, Kerr, Alan, Wedd, Joel P, Miller, Melissa B, Gilligan, Peter H

“…We prospectively determined the prevalence of community-associated Staphylococcus aureus in a large cystic fibrosis (CF) center between October 2005 and…”
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A Guide to Utilization of the Microbiology Laboratory for Diagnosis of Infectious Diseases: 2018 Update by the Infectious Diseases Society of America and the American Society for Microbiology by Miller, J Michael, Binnicker, Matthew J, Campbell, Sheldon, Carroll, Karen C, Chapin, Kimberle C, Gilligan, Peter H, Gonzalez, Mark D, Jerris, Robert C, Kehl, Sue C, Patel, Robin, Pritt, Bobbi S, Richter, Sandra S, Robinson-Dunn, Barbara, Schwartzman, Joseph D, Snyder, James W, Telford, 3rd, Sam, Theel, Elitza S, Thomson, Jr, Richard B, Weinstein, Melvin P, Yao, Joseph D

“…The critical nature of the microbiology laboratory in infectious disease diagnosis calls for a close, positive working relationship between the…”
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