Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption Ionization-Time of Flight Mass Spectrometry for the Identification of Clinically Relevant Bacteria

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Cinzia Benagli · Scuola Cantonale di Commercio Bellinzona

Viviana Rossi · Scuola Cantonale di Commercio Bellinzona

Marisa Dolina · Czech Academy of Sciences, Institute of Microbiology

Orlando Petrini · Czech Academy of Sciences, Institute of Microbiology

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Background: Matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization-time of flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS) allows rapid and reliable identification of microorganisms, particularly clinically important pathogens.

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Bacterial Identification and Susceptibility Testing Infective Endocarditis Diagnosis and Management Streptococcal Infections and Treatments

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Published in: PLoS ONE

Volume 6, Issue 1, pp. e16424-e16424

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0016424

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Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption Ionization-Time of Flight Mass Spectrometry for the Identification of Clinically Relevant Bacteria

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