Antimicrobial resistance continues to be a public health threat of global interest, and laboratories play a vital role in countering this expensive problem through proper diagnosis and treatment, including the implementation of antibiotic stewardship programs. According to Thomas Kirn, associate professor at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, advances in technology are crucial to address proper patient care, as well as communication with other clinicians to provide appropriate information on antibiotic usage.

Thomas Kirn, MD, PhD shares his views on the role of labs in managing antimicrobial resistance.

Clinical Laboratory News
September 1, 2022