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  • A Microbiology podcast where clinical microbiology is explained in simple terms, suitable for students and microbiologists alike. Let's Talk Micro has content about organisms, reactions, infectious diseases, and more. Hosted by Luis Plaza, a Medical Laboratory Scientist and microbiologist, who also shares his experiences in the field.

    Luis Plaza 2021
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  • 171: Microbiology and Blood Bank Simulation Lab
    Jan 17 2025

    A simulation laboratory? In this episode Luis is joined by Emily Matthys, an Assistant Professor at Northern Michigan University. Emily teaches at a Medical Laboratory Sciences program and she joins the podcast to talk about a simulation laboratory that was implemented for blood bank and microbiology for medical laboratory technician students. As some labs become more centralized, and end result might be diminished exposure to some areas for medical laboratory science students undergoing their clinical rotations. How does this simulation lab help students? What do the students do in this lab? Tune in for another great episode.

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    38 Min.
  • 170: Sulopenem
    Jan 10 2025

    Let's Talk Micro kicks off 2025 with a great new episode. This time Luis is Joined by Dr. Sam Aitken to talk about sulopenem. Have you heard about this oral antibiotic? It was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the use of uncomplicated urinary tract infections (uUTIs). This is an oral penem, and the news of its release has caused different reactions in social media by members of the Microbiology/Infectious Diseases community. What is sulopenem? Why is it combined with probenecid (Orlynvah)? What are the concerns regarding sulopenem? When are carbapenems appropriate for treatment? Tune in for a great episode .

    Questions? Feedback? Send those to letstalkmicro@outlook.com

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    32 Min.
  • 169: Health Care Linens: outbreaks and more
    Dec 20 2024

    Working in the microbiology field you might be familiar with outbreaks and health care associated infections (HAI). What about linens in health care? What outbreaks have been associated with health care linens (HCLs)? Are there any regulations regarding their use? What about the MOULD study? Luis is joined by Dr. Alex Sundermann to talk about HCLs, regulations, mold-associated outbreaks, and more.

    Link to Dr. Sundermann's article:

    https://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/view/health-care-linens-underrecognized-risk-infection-prevention-control

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    36 Min.

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