Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8740133 | Journal of Hospital Infection | 2018 | 23 Pages |
Abstract
Screening for ESBL by PCR directly on rectal swabs has a high negative predictive value, is up to 48Â h faster than traditional culture and therefore facilitates earlier discontinuation of contact precautions, thereby improving patient care and saving valuable resources in the hospital.
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Authors
W. van den Bijllaardt, M.M. Janssens, A.G. Buiting, A.E. Muller, J.W. Mouton, J.J. Verweij,