Bacterial Identification and Susceptibility Testing

This cluster of papers focuses on the advancements in microbial identification and diagnosis, particularly through the use of Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption Ionization-Time of Flight Mass Spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS) and rapid diagnostic testing. It covers topics such as blood culture, antimicrobial susceptibility testing, bacterial identification, and molecular diagnosis in clinical microbiology, with a specific emphasis on bacteremia.