ddPCR enables rapid detection of bloodstream infections in patients on home parenteral nutrition: A prospective cohort study

CONCLUSION: ddPCR showed a high sensitivity and specificity relative to blood cultures and enables rapid pathogen detection and characterization. Clinical studies should explore if integrated ddPCR and blood culture outcomes enables a more rapid pathogen guided CLABSI treatment and enhancing patient outcomes.PMID:38575399 | DOI:10.1016/j.jmii.2024.03.003

Source: Journal of Microbiology, Immunology, and Infection - April 4, 2024 Category: Microbiology Authors: Veerle E L M Gillis Daisy Dalloyaux Rene H M Te Morsche Jakko van Ingen Özcan Sir Chantal P Rovers Yannick Wouters Geert J A Wanten Source Type: research