Multiplex PCR pneumonia panel compared to standard culture of respiratory specimens: Retrospective results from a transplant centre
Multiplex PCR pneumonia panel demonstrated high sensitivity in detecting respiratory pathogens but had limitations in its specificity when compared to culture methods.
Authors
- Muhammad Jan Leghari
- Amjad Ahmed (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8711-4865)
- Muhammad Sharjeel (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7066-2614)
- Azka Rizvi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4483-5985)
- Memoona Irshad
Institutions
- Punjab Institute of Cardiology (PK)
- Urban Unit (PK)
- Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust (GB)
- Kidney Centre (PK)
- Government College University, Lahore (PK)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Global Antimicrobial Resistance
- Published
- 2025-12-08
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jgar.2025.12.004
- Primary Topic
- Respiratory viral infections research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00