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Single-center retrospective evaluation of a polymerase chain reaction-based pneumonia panel on antibiotic therapy optimization at a community hospital

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The implementation of a polymerase chain reaction-based pneumonia panel was associated with actionable results in 87% of 384 cases. In a population of mostly elderly non-intensive care unit patients with sputum samples, opportunities for antibiotic stewardship included streamlining for atypical bacteria, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus coverage, with occasional opportunities to escalate antibiotic therapy.

Source: Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology

DOI: 10.1017/ash.2025.57

Authors: Luke Manda, Anthony Wasielewski, Nishika Patel, Timothy P. Gauthier

Institution: Boca Raton Regional Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections

Subfield: Epidemiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,719