Microbiology

When you go to your doctor's office with a persistent cough, a sore throat, or other signs of infection, your doctor may take a sample and send it to the microbiology laboratory for testing.

The Role of the Pathologist

Whether it's a bacterial infection or a virus, our pathologists can identify it so that your doctor can treat it.

We're extensively experienced in developing, conducting, and interpreting tests for all types of infections, including:

Viral
Bacterial
Fungal
Parasitic

We also help your doctor determine what antibiotics might be useful in treating any sort of infection.

Learn more about the Department of Pathology's Division of Clinical Microbiology.

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