Abstract
Matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS) is currently being introduced for the rapid and accurate identification of bacteria. We describe 2 MALDI-TOF MS identification cases - 1 directly on spinal fluid and 1 on grown bacteria. Rapidly obtained results had great value for the continued treatment and for the elucidation of exposure.
MeSH terms
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Bacterial Typing Techniques / methods*
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Brucella / classification
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Brucella / isolation & purification*
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Brucellosis / blood
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Brucellosis / diagnosis
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Brucellosis / microbiology*
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Meningitis, Pneumococcal / blood
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Meningitis, Pneumococcal / cerebrospinal fluid
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Meningitis, Pneumococcal / diagnosis
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Meningitis, Pneumococcal / microbiology*
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Middle Aged
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Spectrometry, Mass, Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption-Ionization / methods*