Rapid identification of infection germs and antibiotic resistance
Part of Infections clinical trials.
This study tests whether a faster lab method can correctly identify the germ causing an infection and check which antibiotics may work, using samples taken in the emergency department. It may help doctors choose the right treatment sooner for people with serious suspected infection.
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Who can take part
- You are an adult (not a child).
- You are being evaluated in the emergency department for suspected sepsis.
- You have blood and/or urine tests (and/or other body fluid samples) taken for culture.
- You have at least 3 of these 4 signs: fast heartbeat, fever or low body temperature, fast breathing, and abnormal white blood cell count.
- If your infection source is something else (like lung mucus, a wound, spinal fluid, or nose/mouth secretions), you must have fewer than 3 of those signs.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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