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Penny Kirby

Penny Kirby, MLT, processes cultures at a hospital clinical laboratory. She works the microbiology bench and teaches stain technique to visiting students. Kirby started in healthcare as a phlebotomist before finishing her clinical laboratory technician degree.

Why Doesn’t Hand Sanitizer Kill 100% of Germs?
What Are Pathogenic Organisms and How Do They Cause Disease?
Do Alcohol Wipes Kill Germs? The Science Explained
What Are Harmful Bacteria and How Do They Make You Sick?
What Kills Serratia Marcescens? Cleaning & Treatment
What Are Cocci? Types, Infections, and Treatment
How Is Staphylococcus Epidermidis Transmitted?
Does Sulfur Kill Staphylococcus Aureus?
Why Does Pus Smell Bad? A Scientific Explanation
Nasal Bacteria Types and Their Impact on Your Health
What Are Resistant Bacteria and Why Are They a Concern?
Staphylococcus pneumoniae or Streptococcus pneumoniae?
Exotoxins vs. Endotoxins: Key Differences and Their Effects
Streptococcus Bacteria: Structure, Infection, and Resistance