The intent of this protocol is to salvage human-related material that is normally destined for destruction, so it can be used in infection-related scientific studies. This clinical material can be studied in order to better understand the molecular, cellular, or ecological components of the infected or potentially infected tissue or device.
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The samples can be cultured for microbes, examined using microscopy, or analyzed using molecular techniques.
Timeframe: 1 year