Diabetic wound cultures can be chaotic and difficult to interpret—so how do you separate what matters from all the noise? In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Christopher Doern, PhD, Director of Clinical Microbiology at VCU Health, to break down why these infections are so challenging and what’s happening at the microbiology level. Dr. Doern shares his expertise on specimen quality, workup strategies, and antibiotic selection, giving you practical insights you can apply in the lab.
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