PLAY PODCASTS
204: In the Bloodstream: Diagnosing Infections Faster
Season 5 · Episode 204

204: In the Bloodstream: Diagnosing Infections Faster

Let's Talk Micro

September 18, 202535m 35s

Audio is streamed directly from the publisher (traffic.libsyn.com) as published in their RSS feed. Play Podcasts does not host this file. Rights-holders can request removal through the copyright & takedown page.

Show Notes

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:

Stay connected with Let's Talk Micro:

Support the podcast: