Impact of gastrointestinal polymerase chain reaction panels on antibiotic utilization in hospitalized adult patients.

Authors :: Kelly GA
Iordanov R
Franklin A
Ahmed A
Srinivasan K
Hayon J
Lasco T
Amini R
Shay S
Kulkarni PA
Al Mohajer M
Source :: Antimicrobial stewardship & healthcare epidemiology : ASHE [Antimicrob Steward Healthc Epidemiol] 2023 Aug 02; Vol. 3 (1), pp. e135. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Aug 02 (Print Publication: 2023).
Publication Year :: 2023
Abstract: Multiplex stool polymerase chain reaction (PCR) panels offer rapid comprehensive testing for patients with infectious diarrhea. We compared antibiotic utilization among hospitalized patients with suspected infectious diarrhea who underwent diagnostic testing with either a stool culture or stool PCR panel. No significant differences in antibiotic utilization were identified.<br />Competing Interests: All authors report no conflicts of interest relevant to this article.<br /> (© The Author(s) 2023.)

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