Most microbiology textbooks start with the pathogen. Ford starts with the sample. How do you process a sputum sample? What is the algorithm for identifying an unknown Gram-negative rod? The book is structured around the workflow of a clinical laboratory, making it indispensable for trainees rotating through a real lab.
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Michael Ford is a prominent researcher and clinician in the field of medical microbiology. His work has focused on various aspects of medical microbiology, including: Most microbiology textbooks start with the pathogen