Episode 54: VRE tests and media

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Episode 54: VRE tests and media

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Jul 1, 2022

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In this episode I go two types of media and one PCR test used for the detection of Vancomycin Resistant Enterococcus (VRE). What is this media composed of? How does it detect VRE? What about this PCR test? What is it looking for? Tune in to find out.

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Jul 1, 2022

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Episode 54: VRE tests and media

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