Clinical microbiology in developing countries.
We review the problem of limited microbiology resources in developing countries. We then demonstrate the feasibility of a cohort-based approach to integrate microbiology, epidemiology, and clinical medicine to survey emerging infections in these countries.
Archibald
L K
LK
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia 30333, USA. lca6@cdc.gov
Reller
L B
LB
D019411:Clinical Laboratory Techniques / Q000639:trends*; D015331:Cohort Studies; D003140:Communicable Disease Control; D003141:Communicable Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D003906:Developing Countries; D006295:Health Resources / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans