Combination of a multiplex pneumonia panel and Gram staining for antimicrobial selection to treat lower respiratory tract infection

Abstract Aim This study aimed to examine the utility of simultaneously performed the Film Array pneumonia panels (pneumonia panels) and Gram staining with the same specimens and evaluate their effect on antimicrobial selection. Methods This prospective study, conducted from April 2022 to January 202...

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Main Authors: Hiroshi Matsuura, Koudai Arimoto, Yoshihito Takahashi, Masafumi Kishimoto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-03-01
Series:Pneumonia
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s41479-024-00125-z