Incremental value of multiplex real-time PCR for the early diagnosis of sepsis in the emergency department

Incremental value of multiplex real-time PCR for the early diagnosis of sepsis in the emergency department

BACKGROUND: Delayed recognition of sepsis and inappropriate initial antibiotic therapy are associated with increased mortality and morbidity. The early detection of the causative organism in sepsis is an unmet clinical need. A novel multiplex real-time polymerase chain reaction (MRT-PCR) (Septi...

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Main Authors: Nora Schaub, Tujana Boldanova, Markus Noveanu, Nisha Arenja, Heinz Hermann, Raphael Twerenbold, Reno Frei, Roland Bingisser, Andrej Trampuz, Christian Müller
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SMW supporting association (Trägerverein Swiss Medical Weekly SMW) 2014-01-01
Series:Swiss Medical Weekly
Subjects:
Sepsis
emergency department
multiplex real-time PCR
Online Access:https://www.smw.ch/index.php/smw/article/view/1818

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