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Episode 24: MALDI-TOF (part 1) Nov 19, 2021

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What is MALDI-TOF? How is it used in Clinical Microbiology?. This is the first part of a two part episode where I discuss MALDI-TOF, and its applications in Clinical Microbiology.

Episode 23: Pasteurella, why is it my favorite? Oct 29, 2021

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Instagram follower suggestion: After mentioning on a post that Pasteurella was my favorite, a follower suggested for me to make an episode about it. In this episode I talk about Pasteurella, and why do I like it.

Episode 22: Anaerobic agar Oct 22, 2021

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In this episode I continue going over anaerobic bacteria. Is blood agar sufficient to recover anaerobes? Listen to this episode to learn about different media used for the recovery of anaerobic bacteria.

Episode 21: Anaerobes: Sources and incubation Oct 15, 2021

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In this episode I continue going over anaerobes. Are all sources acceptable for anaerobic cultures? How do you achieve the anaerobic environment these organisms need to grow? Find out in this episode.

Episode 20: An introduction to anaerobes Oct 01, 2021

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What is anaerobic bacteria? What is a facultative anaerobe? In this episode I introduce anaerobic bacteria and its relationship to oxygen and growth. Some species are mentioned.

Episode 19: Thioglycolate broth Sep 24, 2021

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Following up Dania's interview, in this episode I go over thioglycolate broth. What is it used for? Is it helpful in cultures? Listen to find out.

Episode 18: Talking Micro with Dania Casellas Sep 17, 2021

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This week's episode features Let's Talk Micro's second interview. Dania Casellas is a microbiologist that performs testing on donor organs.

Episode 17: Gram negative cocci Sep 10, 2021

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In this episode I continue going over tests and biochemicals for gram negative cocci. In addition I briefly go over different species of gram negative cocci and introduce new agar: Martin Lewis and Modified Thayer Martin.

Episode 16: Catarrhalis disk Sep 03, 2021

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In this episode I start going over tests and biochemicals for gram negative cocci. First up, the catarrhalis disk, used for the identification of Moraxella catarrhalis.

Episode 15: Urease test Aug 27, 2021

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What is the urease test? What is the principle of it? Is it only used for gram negative rods? In this episode I go over the urea test, including its principle, reactions, and its differences and similarities to the TSI and LIA tests.

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