Clinical microbiology laboratories play a crucial role in patient care using traditional and innovative diagnostics. Challenges faced by laboratories include emerging pathogens, rapidly evolving technologies, healthcare-acquired infections, antibiotic-resistant organisms and diverse patient populations. Despite these challenges, many clinical microbiology laboratories in the United States are not directed by doctoral level microbiology-trained individuals with sufficient time dedicated to laboratory leadership. This manuscript highlights the need for medical microbiology laboratory directors with appropriate training and qualifications.

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临床微生物学实验室需要专门的微生物学领导

临床微生物学实验室在使用传统和创新诊断的患者护理中发挥着至关重要的作用。实验室面临的挑战包括新出现的病原体、快速发展的技术、医疗获得性感染、抗生素耐药性微生物和多样化的患者群体。尽管存在这些挑战，但美国的许多临床微生物学实验室并非由受过博士水平微生物学培训且有足够时间致力于实验室领导的个人指导。这份手稿强调了对具有适当培训和资格的医学微生物实验室主任的需求。