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Utility of a real‑time fluorescence imaging device in guiding antibiotic treatment in superficial skin infections.

Authors :
Shah, Bhavika M.
Ganvir, Devina
Sharma, Yugal K.
Mirza, Shahzad Beg
Misra, R. N.
Kothari, Preeti
Darall, Sweety
Bhawalkar, Jitendra S.
Gupta, Aayush
Source :
Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology & Leprology; Jul/Aug2022, Vol. 88 Issue 4, p509-514, 6p
Publication Year :
2022

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