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Program gathers data on a group of pathogenic organisms related to a disease entity (e.g. Salmonella, Vibrio cholerae, Campylobacter jejuni and other food poisoning organisms). Program gathers data on all pathogens isolated from clinical specimens. AMR data are collected for sentinel organisms. be to focus initially on a defined set of organism and specimen types, and later expand the scope. Bacterial characteristics Program gathers data on antibiotic resistance from laboratory breakpoint or minimum inhibitory concentration testing using a variety of methods. Program gathers data from molecular testing of bacterial genes. data on AMR testing are essential. Laboratories need to be evaluated to determine their capacity to undertake molecular genetic testing of isolates beyond that currently performed. It may be appropriate to bring existing molecular testing data contributed to surveillance programs
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