Review of rapid diagnostic tests used by antimicrobial stewardship programs.
Clin Infect Dis
; 59 Suppl 3: S134-45, 2014 Oct 15.
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ABSTRACT
Rapid microbiologic tests provide opportunities for antimicrobial stewardship programs to improve antimicrobial use and clinical and economic outcomes. Standard techniques for identification of organisms require at least 48-72 hours for final results, compared with rapid diagnostic tests that provide final organism identification within hours of growth. Importantly, rapid microbiologic tests are considered "game changers" and represent a significant advancement in the management of infectious diseases. This review focuses on currently available rapid diagnostic tests and, importantly, the impact of rapid testing in combination with antimicrobial stewardship on patient outcomes.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Pruebas Diagnósticas de Rutina
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Utilización de Medicamentos
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Tipificación Molecular
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Antiinfecciosos
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
Límite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Clin Infect Dis
Asunto de la revista:
DOENCAS TRANSMISSIVEIS
Año:
2014
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Article