Multiplex PCR in the empirical antibiotic treatment of patients with SARS-CoV-2 and bacterial respiratory superinfection

Multiplex PCR in the empirical antibiotic treatment of patients with SARS-CoV-2 and bacterial respiratory superinfection

Summary: Background: The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) pandemic led to overuse of antimicrobials, which increased concerns regarding antimicrobial resistance. Objective: To measure the impact of a multiplex polymerase chain reaction (PCR) pneumonia panel on empirical...

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Main Authors: V. Paz, M.L. D'Agostino, F. Garibaldi, R. Orellana, M. Paniagua, A. Santillán
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2022-09-01
Series:Infection Prevention in Practice
Subjects:
Multiplex PCR
Pneumonia panel
SARS-CoV-2 antimicrobial stewardship
SARS-CoV-2 antimicrobial resistance
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590088922000282

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