Test can accurately and swiftly detect most leading causes of bacterial blood stream infections
Tuesday, July 2, 2013 - 20:00
in Health & Medicine
A new automated diagnostic test can quickly and accurately identify most leading causes of Gram-positive bacterial blood stream infections and the presence of three antibiotic resistance genes, according to a new study. The findings from the study suggest that the new technology could lead to faster diagnosis and treatment of patients suffering from sepsis.