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Rapid phenotypic antimicrobial susceptibility testing of Gram-negative bloodstream isolates: clinical evaluation of the LifeScale AST system.
BMC microbiology - 28 May 2026
Chaudhary Shikha, Henry Noah, Teckenbrock Katelyn, Hege Michelle, Quitoriano Nicholas, Rao Arundhati, Mutnal Manohar
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BACKGROUND: Bloodstream infections (BSIs) and sepsis require rapid initiation of appropriate antimicrobial therapy; however, conventional antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) methods are time-consuming and may delay targeted treatment. Rapid phenotypic AST performed directly from positive blood cultures may reduce time to effective therapy and support antimicrobial stewardship. METHODS: The analytical...
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