Impact of NG-Test CTX-M MULTI Immunochromatographic Assay on Antimicrobial Management of <i>Escherichia coli</i> Bloodstream Infections

• Main Authors: Matteo Boattini (Author), Gabriele Bianco (Author), Davide Ghibaudo (Author), Sara Comini (Author), Silvia Corcione (Author), Rossana Cavallo (Author), Francesco Giuseppe De Rosa (Author), Cristina Costa (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2023-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Rapid detection of extended-spectrum-β-lactamase (ESBL) is of paramount importance to accelerate clinical decision-making, optimize antibiotic treatment, and implement adequate infection control measures. This study was aimed at assessing the impact of direct detection of CTX-M ESBL-producers on ant...