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September 12, 2024

The history of AMR and the important role diagnostics plays to combat it

In this MLO feature article, Chris Groke, Senior Medical Science Liaison at bioMérieux, breaks down the history of diagnostic innovation in the fight against antimicrobial resistance (AMR). As a Board-Certified Infectious Diseases Pharmacist, Groke shares knowledge and insight into the evolution of AMR and the critical role diagnostics play in addressing this global public health threat.
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