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.
Many mushers use iPods during the annual race in Alaska, which stretches more than 1,000 miles from Anchorage to Nome, however Sass' downfall was bringing the iPod Touch version, which is capable of connecting to Wi-Fi. Mushers Embark on New Route Across Alaska as Iditarod Begins.