Rapid syndromic PCR tests tied to more targeted antibiotic treatment for pneumonia: JAMA
Researchers have found in a new randomized trial that rapid syndromic PCR tests could complement or replace culture-based diagnostic methods for pneumonia. Lower respiratory tract infections, including CAP (community-acquired pneumonia), cause hospital admissions and mortality. Molecular tests can potentially optimize treatment decisions and CAP management, but limited evidence exists to support their routine use. According […]