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Rapid diagnostic testing for antimicrobial stewardship: Utility in Asia Pacific

Rapid diagnostic testing for antimicrobial stewardship: Utility in Asia Pacific

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Rapid diagnostic testing for antimicrobial stewardship: Utility in Asia Pacific

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Full title

Rapid diagnostic testing for antimicrobial stewardship: Utility in Asia Pacific

Publisher

Cambridge: Cambridge University Press

Journal title

Infection control and hospital epidemiology, 2021-07, Vol.42 (7), p.864-868

Language

English

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Publisher

Cambridge: Cambridge University Press

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Scope and Contents

Contents

Rapid diagnostic testing (RDT) can provide prompt, accurate identification of infectious organisms and be a key component of antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) programs. However, their use is less widespread in Asia Pacific than western countries. Cost can be prohibitive, particularly in less resource-replete settings. A selective approach is required...

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Rapid diagnostic testing for antimicrobial stewardship: Utility in Asia Pacific

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TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_2541319477

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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_2541319477

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ISSN

0899-823X

E-ISSN

1559-6834

DOI

10.1017/ice.2021.149

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