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Let"s Talk Micro

Clinical microbiology explained in simple terms, suitable for students and microbiologists alike. We discuss organisms, reactions, infectious diseases, and more. Hosted by Luis Plaza, a Medical Laboratory Scientist and microbiologist, who also shares his experiences in the field.

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Episode 36: Streptococcus agalactiae

Let"s Talk Micro ·

2022/03/04

In this episode I continue going over species of Streptococcus. This week's episode is about Streptococcus agalactiae. What is the Lancefield group of this Strep species? Is it pathogenic?. Tune in to this episode to find the answer to these questions and more.

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24:23

Episode 35: Talking Wohlfahrtiimonas chitiniclastica

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2022/02/25

Wohlfahrtiimonas what? Have you heard about this organism? It is a gram negative rod and it is very unusual. In this episode Dr. Paul Luethy from the University of Maryland School of Medicine comes to the podcast to discuss a case regarding this organism. How is it identified? Does it grow on standard media? What about susceptibilities? Tune in to this episode to find out. The case was published in the Emergent Infectious Diseases journal from the CDC .Link:

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22:43

Episode 34: Group A Strep Testing

Let"s Talk Micro ·

2022/02/18

In this episode I go over three tests used for the detection of S. pyogenes: two antigen based and one PCR. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each one? Do negative results need to be confirmed by a culture? Tune in to find out.

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22:40

Episode 33: Streptococcus pyogenes

Let"s Talk Micro ·

2022/02/11

After going over Staph and other gram positive cocci (gpc) in clusters, now is the turn for gram positive cocci in chains. This week's episode is about S. pyogenes or Group A Strep (GAS). What is the clinical significance of GAS? How do we identify it in the lab?. Tune in to this episode to find the answers to these questions and more.

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30:05

Episode 32: Talking Lab with Xander and Maria

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2022/02/04

This episode goes beyond Microbiology. It is about Medical Laboratory Sciences. In the episode I talk to Xander Fernandes and Maria Roussakis, two Medical Laboratory Technologists from Ontario, Canada. They talk about their website, medlabscholar.com, which contains great resources for Medical Laboratory Science students and professionals. What can we do to bring more awareness to this profession? Tune in to find out.

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23:37

Episode 31: CNS, Micrococcus and Aerococcus

Let"s Talk Micro ·

2022/01/28

In this week's episode I continue going over Coagulase negative Staph. I also go over other gram positive cocci in clusters such as Micrococcus and Aerococcus. Are these pathogenic? How do we identify them in the lab? Tune in to find out.

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21:57

Episode 30: Coagulase Negative Staph

Let"s Talk Micro ·

2022/01/21

In this episode I go over Coagulase Negative Staphylococcus or CNS. Are they pathogenic or normal flora? Do we identify them or is a presumptive identification enough? Tune in to this episode to find out.

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26:29

Episode 29: Talking Staphylococcus argenteus

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2022/01/14

This episode features an interview with Dr. Robin Patel and Dr. Audrey Schuetz to discuss an article titled "Phenotypic and Genomic Profiling of Staphylococcus argenteus in Canada and the United States and Recommendations for Clinical Result Reporting". They are Co-Directors of the Bacteriology Laboratory at the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota. Challenges in identifying this organism are discussed. Staphylococcus argenteus is part of the Staphylococcus aureus complex, and is very similar to S. aureus,

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Episode 28: Chromogenic agar for MRSA and more

Let"s Talk Micro ·

2021/12/17

This the last episode of 2021. What is chromogenic agar? In this episode I go over chromogenic agar used to detect MRSA. I also talk about Mannitol salt agar and how it aids in the isolation of Staphylococcus aureus.

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26:53

Episode 27: Staphylococcus aureus, biochemicals and MRSA

Let"s Talk Micro ·

2021/12/10

On this episode I go over how to identify Staphylococcus aureus from a standard set of agar plates. I also go over a test used to determine if this organism is an MRSA or not.

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23:38

Episode 26: Staphylococcus aureus

Let"s Talk Micro ·

2021/12/03

In this episode I talk about Staphylococcus aureus. This is one of the most common organisms seen in Clinical Microbiology and a very serious one. Tune in to find about more about this organism, including its pathogenicity and significance in health care settings.

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29:41

Episode 25: MALDI-TOF (part 2)

Let"s Talk Micro ·

2021/11/26

This episode is part two of a two-part episode. What are the limitations of the Vitek MS? In this episode I go over the limitations of the Vitek MS regarding identification of organisms. I also go over the pros and cons of having this system in the laboratory.

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23:03

Episode 24: MALDI-TOF (part 1)

Let"s Talk Micro ·

2021/11/19

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.

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28:56

Episode 23: Pasteurella, why is it my favorite?

Let"s Talk Micro ·

2021/10/29

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.

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23:55

Episode 22: Anaerobic agar

Let"s Talk Micro ·

2021/10/22

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.

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27:18

Episode 21: Anaerobes: Sources and incubation

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2021/10/15

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.

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25:31

Episode 20: An introduction to anaerobes

Let"s Talk Micro ·

2021/10/01

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.

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26:37

Episode 19: Thioglycolate broth

Let"s Talk Micro ·

2021/09/24

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.

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43:05

Episode 18: Talking Micro with Dania Casellas

Let"s Talk Micro ·

2021/09/17

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

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25:04

Episode 17: Gram negative cocci

Let"s Talk Micro ·

2021/09/10

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.

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