Real-world experience using multiplex polymerase chain reaction in intensive care unit patients with hospital-acquired and ventilator-associated pneumonia in South Korea
mPCR provided faster pathogen identification and earlier antibiotic modifications than conventional respiratory culture. However, antibiotic discontinuation remained uncommon despite negative mPCR results, highlighting challenges in real-world antimicrobial stewardship.
Authors
- Yong Chong (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8804-3181)
- Kyung‐Hyun Do (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1922-4680)
- Jin Won Huh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3449-0461)
- Su Yeon Lee (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7306-7447)
- Euijin Chang
- Sang-Ho Choi
- Eun Chong Yoon
- Sang-Bum Hong
- Jee Hwan Ahn
- Heungsup Sung
- Chae-Man Lim
- Dong-gon Hyun
Institutions
- Ulsan College (KR)
- Soonchunhyang University Hospital Seoul (KR)
- Asan Medical Center (KR)
- University of Ulsan (KR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Acute and Critical Care
- Published
- 2026-02-27
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.4266/acc.005100
- Primary Topic
- Nosocomial Infections in ICU
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00