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Utility of a real‑time fluorescence imaging device in guiding antibiotic treatment in superficial skin infections.
- Source :
- Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology & Leprology; Jul/Aug2022, Vol. 88 Issue 4, p509-514, 6p
- Publication Year :
- 2022
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Abstract
- The prescription of antibiotics empirically without confirmation of an infective etiology is on the rise. Administration of appropriate antibiotics can be guided by real‑time fluorescence imaging using a point‑of‑care device. These composite images show the presence, type and the burden of infection. The time saved by this method over microbiological testing, especially in resource‑poor settings, can lead to a paradigm shift in treatment by facilitating prompt and adequate antimicrobial therapy, surgical debridement as well as follow‑up. Thumbnail sketches of a series of four cases highlighting different scenarios in which a fluorescent imaging device utilizing artificial intelligence and machine learning was found useful is presented in this report. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 03786323
- Volume :
- 88
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology & Leprology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 159148975
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.25259/IJDVL_856_19