Clinical microbiology

The unit contributes significant laboratory and clinical data to the Australian Group on Antibiotic Resistance resulting in regular publications that supply critical data on trends and resistance in Australia.

  • A multi-site study on the clinical pharmacokinetics and toxicodynamics of linezolid has impacted on the optimal use of this new antibiotic.
  • A study on the use of HBV DNA for monitoring of chronic infection has informed local use of this test.
  • Amanda Dennison, our Principal Scientist in Microbiology, published a critical review on the difficult area of the laboratory testing for Clostridium difficile.