Open AccessSystematic Evaluation of the Accelerate Pheno System for Susceptibility Testing of Gram-Negative Bacteria Isolated from Blood Cultures
Author(s) -
Yera A. Patel,
T. Kirn,
Melvin P. Weinstein,
Priyanka Uprety
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
microbiology spectrum
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.502
H-Index - 51
ISSN - 2165-0497
DOI - 10.1128/spectrum.01836-21
Subject(s) - meropenem , microbiology and biotechnology , amikacin , proteus mirabilis , aztreonam , blood culture , cefepime , ertapenem , sulbactam , bacteremia , biology , ceftriaxone , cefotaxime , medicine , pseudomonas aeruginosa , antimicrobial , antibiotics , antibiotic resistance , imipenem , bacteria , genetics
Bacteremia is a major cause of morbidity and mortality. Rapid identification of pathogens for early targeted antimicrobial therapy is crucial for detecting emergence of antibiotic resistance and improving outcomes.