The Best Clinical Microbiology Papers of 2022 (JCM Ed.)

<p>As we enter into the holiday season, many of us look forward to celebrating long-standing traditions with family and friends, which is no different from us here on the podcast! While not necessarily as long-standing as some of the other classic holiday traditions, after 2.5 years on air, we on this podcast have established our own end-of-year tradition, which is to take a look back at some of our favorite papers or more intriguing manuscripts published in the Journal of Clinical Microbiology over the past year. And so as you’ll see, thanks to the different areas of expertise and general interest among our panel today, we’ve selected quite a variety of papers to discuss, ranging from evaluation of new blood culture systems to use of metagenomics for infective endocarditis and to the potential application of interferon gamma release assays for detection of Histoplasma infections. And so, suffice it to say, there will be something of interest for everyone listening. But, for those watching today, you are clearly getting an extra special treat as you get to see us do this episode wearing our best holiday gear and accessories. </p> <p><strong>Guest:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="http://twitter.com/simnerlab" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Dr. Trish Simner</a>.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Links:</strong></p> <p>Nasal Swab Performance by Collection Timing, Procedure, and Method of Transport for Patients with SARS-CoV-2.<br /> DOI: <a href="https://doi.org/10.1128/JCM.00569-21" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://doi.org/10.1128/JCM.00569-21</a></p> <p>Multicenter Postimplementation Assessment of the Positive Predictive Value of SARS-CoV-2 Antigen-Based Point-of-Care Tests Used for Screening of Asymptomatic Continuing Care Staff.<br /> DOI: <a href="https://doi.org/10.1128/JCM.01411-21" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://doi.org/10.1128/JCM.01411-21</a></p> <p>Laboratory Safety: Handling Burkholderia pseudomallei Isolates without a Biosafety Cabinet.<br /> DOI: <a href="https://doi.org/10.1128/JCM.00424-21" target=