Rapid molecular detection of respiratory pathogens in patients admitted with suspected community-acquired pneumonia: secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial
Our findings suggest that point-of-care (POC)-PCR testing can significantly enhance the diagnostic accuracy for CAP in the emergency department (ED), thereby facilitating more targeted and effective antimicrobial treatment. In light of growing concerns about antimicrobial resistance and the pressing need for rapid diagnostics in acute care settings, we believe our study holds considerable relevance for clinical practice in the ED.
Authors
- Christian Backer Mogensen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8254-089X)
- Helene Skjøt‐Arkil (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2236-6375)
- Steen Lomborg Andersen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-2157-6555)
- Mariana Bichuette Cartuliares (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0923-6960)
- Flemming Schønning Rosenvinge (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2129-328X)
Institutions
- University of Southern Denmark (DK)
- Odense University Hospital (DK)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Microbiology Spectrum
- Published
- 2025-08-12
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1128/spectrum.01260-25
- Primary Topic
- Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Syddansk Universitet