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SO5 E204 - Episode 204: In the Bloodstream: Diagnosing Infections Faster
Bloodstream infections can progress rapidly to sepsis—bringing high costs, high mortality, and lasting effects.In the second episode of this series in collaboration with bioMérieux, Luis speaks with Dr. Jeff Cies, Senior Medical Advisor at bioMérieux, about how molecular diagnostics are reshaping bloodstream infection diagnosis. They discuss: • Limitations of traditional blood cultures • How rapid molecular tests deliver results faster than ever • The impact on outcomes, costs, and antimicrobial resistance • The role of stewardship programs in maximizing results • What the future holds: direct-from-blood testing, nanotechnology, and AI A powerful look at how innovation in microbiology is changing the fight against sepsis and saving lives. This episode is sponsored by bioMérieux, a global innovator in infectious disease diagnostics.
Resources from this episode: • bioMérieux Sepsis Webinar (https://info.biomerieux.com/clin_us_2...)
Stay connected with Let’s Talk Micro: • Website: letstalkmicro.com (https://www.letstalkmicro.com/)
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| Contributed by: | Pathology Portal |
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| Licence: | © All rights reserved More information on licences |
| First contributed: | 24 September 2025 |
| Audience access level: | General user |
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