Bacteriology

Bacteriological evidence refers to the detection, identification and quantification, if required, of bacterial pathogens from various samples. Usually, the examination is based on bacterial cultures in solid or fluid culture media. In addition to bacterial culture, direct molecular biological detection of bacterial infection is possible by means of PCR, and serological tests may be conducted to obtain indirect evidence of infection. Antibiotic sensitivity charts are created to ensure targeted antibiotic treatment of infection and recognition of resistance mechanisms in multi-drug-resistant pathogens. An aromatic sensitivity chart for targeted treatment with essential oils may also be created as an alternative to, or in addition to antibiotic treatment for specific infections (cutaneous infections, urinary tract infections, vaginal infections, etc.). During the course of diagnostic testing for infectious disease, or during screening, the presence of multi-resistant pathogens is investigated in various samples in addition to the usual pathogens: