The increasing incidence of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) worldwide represents a serious
threat in the management of sepsis. Due to resistance to the most common antimicrobials …

Abstract Purpose of Review The aim of this article is to review current and emerging
microbiological techniques that support the rapid diagnosis of bacterial infections in critically …

Antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) is a critical function of the clinical microbiology
laboratory and is essential for optimizing care of patients with infectious diseases …

Abstract Background The Accelerate PhenoTest® BC system (AXDX) is a novel assay for
rapid bacterial identification and antimicrobial susceptibility (AST). We report an evaluation …

Abstract Background Verigene Blood-Culture Gram-Negative is a rapid diagnostic test
(RDT) that detects gram-negatives (GNs) and resistance within hours from gram stain. The …

Abstract Background Bloodstream infections (BSIs) are a leading cause of morbidity and
mortality. The Improving Outcomes and Antimicrobial Stewardship study seeks to evaluate …

Abstract Background Implementation of the Accelerate PhenoTM Gram-negative platform
(RDT) paired with antimicrobial stewardship program (ASP) intervention projects to improve …

Bloodstream infection poses a significant medical emergency that necessitates timely
administration of appropriate antibiotics. Standard laboratory workup for antimicrobial …

Sepsis is a life-threatening organ dysfunction caused by a dysregulated host response to
infection. Time to receive effective therapy is a primary determinant of mortality in patients …

The incidence of multidrug-resistant (MDR) bloodstream infections (BSIs) is associated with
high morbidity and mortality. Little evidence exists regarding the epidemiology of BSIs and …