Efficient Techniques for Identifying Gram-Positive Clinical Bacteria

Hafizah Ilmi Sufa · Iis Kurniati · Asep Dermawan · Febri Sembiring · Sudirman

May 2023 · Penerbit NEM

About this eBook

“Efficient Techniques for Identifying Gram-Positive Clinical Bacteria” is a comprehensive guide to the latest methods and techniques used in clinical microbiology for the identification of Gram-positive bacteria. This book serves as a valuable resource for researchers, clinicians, and students in the field of microbiology. The book begins by introducing the concept of Gram-positive bacteria and their significance in clinical settings. It then delves into the different laboratory techniques used for the identification of Gram-positive bacteria, including traditional culture methods, biochemical tests, and molecular techniques.

The book also covers the identification of specific groups of Gram-positive bacteria, such as staphylococci, streptococci, and enterococci, and provides an overview of the clinical significance of these bacteria and their associated diseases. In addition, the book discusses the challenges associated with identifying Gram-positive bacteria in clinical samples, including the potential for contamination and the need for rapid identification in critically ill patients. The authors offer practical solutions to these challenges and provide guidelines for implementing these techniques in a clinical setting.

Overall, “Efficient Techniques for Identifying Gram-Positive Clinical Bacteria” is an essential reference for anyone working in the field of microbiology. It provides a comprehensive overview of the latest methods and techniques for identifying Gram-positive bacteria, and offers practical guidance for optimizing accuracy and efficiency in the laboratory. Happy reading and learning!

About the author

Hafizah Ilmi Sufa, S.Pd., M.Si., was born in Medan on October 8, 1992, as the third of four siblings. The author pursued her higher education starting from the bachelor program in Billingual Biology Education, Department of Biology, FMIPA, Medan State University (2010-2014). Her postgraduate education was taken in the Microbiology Study Program at Bogor Agricultural University or IPB (2015-2017). The author had some teaching experiences in international formal schools. Since 2019, the author has been a lecturer at the Ministry of Health Polytechnic Bandung. In addition to her role as a lecturer, the author also serves as the laboratory supervisor in the Department of Medical Laboratory Technology, Ministry of Health Polytechnic Bandung. To collaborate with the author, please contact her via email at [e-mail].

Iis Kurniati, S.Pd., M.Kes., was born in Bandung on February 20, 1960. Currently, the author resides in Sukajadi Bandung, West Java. She pursued her higher education starting from the undergraduate level in the Faculty of Teacher Training and Education at Pasundan University majoring in Biology Education (graduated in 1999), postgraduate study in the Basic Medical Science Program with a major in Microbiology at Padjadjaran University (UNPAD) (graduated in 2007), and earned a Master of Health (M.Kes) degree. The author’s current activities include teaching at the Diploma III and undergraduate levels in several educational institutions and serving as a Civil Servant at the Ministry of Health Polytechnic Bandung in the Medical Laboratory Technology Study Program. She currently holds the position of Head of the Lecturer Group, National Research Reviewer Team, and National LKD Assessor Team. To collaborate with the author, please contact her via email at [e-mail].

Asep Dermawan, S.KM., M.Kes., was born in Bandung on October 21, 1966. Currently, the author resides in Kp. Pintuaer, Rancaekek Kulon, Rancaekek, Bandung Regency. The author pursued higher education starting from a D-III degree at the Academy of Health Analysts of the Indonesian Ministry of Health in Bandung (graduated in 1990), S-1 degree in Public Health at the Faculty of Public Health, Diponegoro University Semarang (graduated in 2002). The author also completed S-2 postgraduate studies at Padjadjaran University Bandung, specializing in IKD-Microbiology (graduated in 2010) and obtained an M.Kes degree from IKIP Bandung, with a teaching certification (graduated in 2005). The author’s current activity is teaching in the Diploma III and Applied Bachelor’s degree programs in Medical Laboratory Technology at the TLM Department of the Bandung Ministry of Health Polytechnic. Collaborations with the author can be established via email at [e-mail].

Febri Sembiring, S.Si., M.Si., was born in Binjai City on February 10, 1992 as the third child of four siblings. Undergraduate education (S1) was taken in the Biology Program, Department of Biology, FMIPA, Medan State University, and graduated in 2014. In 2015, the author was accepted into the Microbiology Study Program, Postgraduate IPB. From 2016 to 2022, the author worked as a researcher at the Wilmar International Group in the field of Genetic and Mebolic Engineering in Prokaryotic Cell. Currently, the author is working as a lecturer at the Medan Health Polytechnic of the Ministry of Health.

Drs. Sudirman, S.P., M.Si., was born in Kp. Penaga on October 28, 1963. The author pursued her higher education starting from the both bachelor program in Biology Education Department of Biology, FMIPA, Medan State University and Agricultural department of Universitas Muhammadiyah Tapanuli Selatan. His postgraduate was taken in the Microbiology Study Program at University of North Sumatera University or USU (graduated 2011). The author has some teaching experiences formal higher schools and in private university. The author had been a headmaster in state senior high school since 1999 until 2017. Now, the author is a Superviser of Higher Schools under North Sumatera Province Government.