Fast track SSTI management program based on a rapid molecular test (GeneXpert ® MRSA/SA SSTI) and antimicrobial stewardship.

CONCLUSION: This type of program could help adjust antibiotic treatment when inappropriate, reducing antibiotic use and costs, length of stay, CDI and related mortality.
PMID: 30224283 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Journal of Microbiology, Immunology, and Infection - August 31, 2018 Category: Microbiology Authors: Bouza E, Onori R, Semiglia-Chong MA, Álvarez-Uría A, Alcalá L, Burillo A Tags: J Microbiol Immunol Infect Source Type: research