Diagnostic yield of viral multiplex PCR during acute exacerbation of COPD admitted to the intensive care unit: a pilot study
Abstract Acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD) is one of the leading causes of admission to the intensive care unit, often triggered by a respiratory tract infection of bacterial or viral aetiology. Managing antibiotic therapy in this context remains a challenge. Respi...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Nature Portfolio
2024-01-01
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| Series: | Scientific Reports |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-51465-1 |