Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption Ionization-Time of Flight Mass Spectrometry Accelerates Pathogen Identification and May Confer Benefit in the Outcome of Peritoneal Dialysis-Related Peritonitis.
J Clin Microbiol
; 54(5): 1381-3, 2016 05.
Article
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-26912750
ABSTRACT
Matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization-time of flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS) and conventional standard methods were compared for time to pathogen identification and impact on clinical outcomes in peritoneal dialysis-related peritonitis patients. The MALDI-TOF MS method identified the causative microorganisms earlier (average time saved, 64 h for all pathogens), and patients had a shorter hospital stay (mean ± standard deviation, 5.2 ± 4.8 days versus 8.2 ± 4.5 days, P = 0.001).
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Colección:
01-internacional
Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Peritonitis
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Técnicas Microbiológicas
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Diálisis Peritoneal
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Espectrometría de Masa por Láser de Matriz Asistida de Ionización Desorción
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
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Evaluation_studies
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Observational_studies
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Prognostic_studies
Límite:
Female
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Clin Microbiol
Año:
2016
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Taiwán