Multiplex PCR and Antibiotic Use in Children with Community-Acquired Pneumonia
Antibiotics are frequently prescribed to children with pneumonia, although viruses are responsible for most cases. We aimed to evaluate the impact of multiplex polymerase chain reaction (mPCR) on antibiotic use. We conducted a prospective study of children under 14 years of age admitted for suspecte...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2024-02-01
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Series: | Children |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/11/2/245 |