when you need to know what the organism is, ex if the bacteria has a hx of resistance to antibiotics, you may want a narrower, more efficient spectrum antibiotic. a cx can give definite ID of organism within 24 hrs, which helps with initial therapy and antibiotic susceptibility tests can be done within 48 hrs as well. microbiological assessment can be continued for duration of tx, our own normal flora may carry antibiotic resistance genes that can be passed on to the pathogen.
The Iditarod Trail, also known historically as the Seward-to-Nome Mail Trail, refers to a thousand-plus mile (1,600 km) historic and contemporary trail system in the US state of Alaska. The trail began as a composite of trails established by Alaskan native peoples.
Show Summary. The Iditarod is a dogsled race spanning across approximately 1,151 miles of the Alaskan wilderness. Starting in Anchorage, Alaska, the goal is for the mushers to cross the finish line in Nome, Alaska. In the year 2008, 96 teams attempted what is known as the toughest race on Earth with one goal in mind: to cross the finish line. However, as the mushers soon realize, the Iditarod is not called for tough for no reason, and for some, surviving is a challenge all on its own. Buy now on Amazon Instant.