Multiplex pneumonia panel for diagnosis of critically ill pneumonia patients in a tertiary care setting: A retrospective study
The BIOFIRE Pneumonia Plus panel enables rapid and accurate pathogen detection, improving clinical decision-making and supporting antimicrobial stewardship. Despite limitations such as the detection of colonizers or non-viable microorganisms, it is a valuable tool for enhancing ARI diagnostics and guiding targeted therapy.
Authors
- Neethu Susan Philip
- Neetha Soma John
- Sonya Joy
Institutions
- Rajagiri Hospital (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology
- Published
- 2026-01-28
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijmmb.2026.101066
- Primary Topic
- Antibiotic Use and Resistance
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00