Rapid diagnostics of orthopedic implant-associated infections using Unyvero ITI implant and tissue infection application is not optimal for Staphylococcus species identification

Rapid diagnostics of orthopedic implant-associated infections using Unyvero ITI implant and tissue infection application is not optimal for Staphylococcus species identification

Abstract Objectives This pilot study aimed to compare the commercial Unyvero ITI multiplex PCR application (U-ITI, Curetis GmbH) with conventional culturing concerning (a) detection of pathogens, (b) time to detection of pathogens and (c) time to and quality of antibiotic treatment recommendation in...

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Main Authors: Hege Vangstein Aamot, Bjørn Odd Johnsen, Inge Skråmm
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-11-01
Series:BMC Research Notes
Subjects:
Rapid diagnostics
Implant infection
Staphylococcus aureus
Unyvero ITI
Orthopedic
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13104-019-4755-5

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