RCT: Fast multiplex bacterial PCR of bronchoalveolar lavage for antibiotic stewardship in hospitalized patients with pneumonia at risk of Gram-negative bacterial infection.

Fast multiplex bacterial PCR of bronchoalveolar lavage for antibiotic stewardship in hospitalised patients with pneumonia at risk of Gram-negative bacterial infection (Flagship II): a multicentre, randomised controlled trial – The Lancet Respiratory Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)

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NEW Research—Multiplex bacterial PCR examination of bronchoalveolar lavage decreases duration of inappropriate antibiotic therapy of pts admitted to hospital w/ pneumonia & at risk of Gram-negative rod infection

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