title: Laboratory assistance in the treatment of bacterial infections.
abstract: The microbiology laboratory can assist the clinician in the treatment of bacterial infections by isolating and identifying the responsible organisms and by determining their susceptibility to antibiotic drugs.
authors: Cornell University Medical College, NY, USA.
authors: J C
authors: JC
authors: Ribble
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000382:microbiology; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D008826:Microbial Sensitivity Tests / Q000379:methods
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents