Stephen C. Lavey
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View article: Automated <i>Mycoplasma genitalium</i> molecular macrolide resistance detection and nucleic acid target semi-quantitation: patient demographic considerations
Automated <i>Mycoplasma genitalium</i> molecular macrolide resistance detection and nucleic acid target semi-quantitation: patient demographic considerations Open
Recent work has optimized parameters of a real-time reverse transcriptase PCR-based laboratory-developed test on the Panther Fusion system which detects Mycoplasma genitalium-specific macrolide resistance-associated mutations LDT (MRM-LDT)…
View article: <i>Mycoplasmoides genitalium</i> nucleic acid semi-quantitation and molecular macrolide resistance detection via automated assays: gender and specimen source considerations
<i>Mycoplasmoides genitalium</i> nucleic acid semi-quantitation and molecular macrolide resistance detection via automated assays: gender and specimen source considerations Open
A laboratory-developed test (LDT) using analyte-specific reagents has been optimized on a commercial platform to detect macrolide resistance-associated mutations (MRM) in 23S rRNA from Mycoplasmoides genitalium from primary clinical specim…
View article: <i>Mycoplasmoides genitalium</i>Macrolide Resistance Detection is Needed in University Settings
<i>Mycoplasmoides genitalium</i>Macrolide Resistance Detection is Needed in University Settings Open
Background: Mycoplasmoides genitalium remains a difficult sexually-transmitted infection (STI) to manage due to its potential for antimicrobial resistance and post-infection sequelae. University students are especially vulner…
View article: Optimization and Clinical Evaluation of an Automated Commercial Analyte-Specific Reagent Assay for <i>Mycoplasmoides genitalium</i> Macrolide Resistance Detection in Primary Clinical Specimens
Optimization and Clinical Evaluation of an Automated Commercial Analyte-Specific Reagent Assay for <i>Mycoplasmoides genitalium</i> Macrolide Resistance Detection in Primary Clinical Specimens Open
With improvement in laboratory diagnosis of Mycoplasmoides genitalium infection through molecular diagnostics, macrolide resistance determination within M. genitalium -positive patients is necessary. In this study, we report baseline param…
View article: Changes in<i>Streptococcus pneumoniae</i>Susceptibility in Wisconsin: Implications for Clinical Treatment Decisions for Respiratory Infections
Changes in<i>Streptococcus pneumoniae</i>Susceptibility in Wisconsin: Implications for Clinical Treatment Decisions for Respiratory Infections Open
Objective: In 2019, the American Thoracic Society and Infectious Diseases Society of America updated clinical practice guidelines for community-acquired pneumonia (CAP). In contrast to guidelines published in 2007, macrolide monothe…
View article: Surveillance of Fluoroquinolone Resistance in Wisconsin: Geographic Variation and Impact of Revised CLSI Breakpoints
Surveillance of Fluoroquinolone Resistance in Wisconsin: Geographic Variation and Impact of Revised CLSI Breakpoints Open
Objective: Many clinical microbiology laboratories procure antimicrobial susceptibility testing data using guidelines established by Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI). When necessary, CLSI revises interpretive break…