Rapid microbial diagnosis in burns patients: Time for a change?

Recent advances in PCR technology offer significant benefits in the field of microbiology with important implications for clinical care. The purpose of this correspondence is to discuss existing evidence for PCR in clinical microbiology and to increase the awareness of the potential value of this technology in the management of burns patients.
Source: Burns : Journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries - Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research