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Review
. 2024 Mar;38(1):51-63.
doi: 10.1016/j.idc.2023.12.003.

Novel and Rapid Diagnostics for Common Infections in the Critically Ill Patient

Chiagozie I Pickens  1 , Richard G Wunderink  2
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Novel and Rapid Diagnostics for Common Infections in the Critically Ill Patient

Chiagozie I Pickens et al. Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2024 Mar.

Abstract

There are several novel platforms that enhance detection of pathogens that cause common infections in the intensive care unit. These platforms have a sample to answer time of a few hours, are often higher yield than culture, and have the potential to improve antibiotic stewardship.

Keywords: Antibiotic stewardship; Critical care; Infection; Molecular; Rapid diagnostic.

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