C-Reactive Protein Test Reduces Antibiotics for COPD Flare-ups

In a recent UK trial, use of a C-reactive protein (CRP) point-of-care test to guide treatment decisions reduced antibiotic use among patients with acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD). Previous research suggests that CRP levels correlate with antibiotic efficacy among patients with AECOPD.
Source: JAMA - Category: General Medicine Source Type: research