Clinical Utility of a Multiplex PCR Panel (BioFire Joint Infection^®) in the Adjustment of Empiric Antimicrobial Therapy: Experience in Pediatric Osteoarticular Infections

• Main Authors: Clara Udaondo (Author), Rosa María Alcobendas Rueda (Author), Blanca Diaz-Delgado (Author), Agustin Remesal (Author), Inmaculada Quiles-Melero (Author), Cristina Calvo (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2024-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background/Objectives: This study aims to evaluate the impact of the PCR multiplex panel (BioFire JI^®) on the diagnosis and management of pediatric osteoarticular infections. Methods: This retrospective study analyzed data from pediatric patients diagnosed with osteoarticular...