The Verigene dilemma: gram-negative polymicrobial bloodstream infections and clinical decision making

Verigene Blood-Culture Gram-Negative (GN) results in rapid identification of key GNs in bloodstream infections. Its use clinically is limited by low sensitivity in polymicrobial GN infections and concerns for inappropriate antibiotic modification. In a retrospective review of 1003 blood culture sets, the incidence of missed GNs was infrequent,

Source: Diagnostic Microbiology and Infectious Disease - February 2, 2018 Category: Microbiology Authors: Kimberly C. Claeys, Emily L. Heil, Jason M. Pogue, Paul R. Lephart, J. Kristie Johnson Tags: Note Source Type: research