Fast Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing for Gram-Negative Bacteremia
Abstract
This trial evaluated whether rapid antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) for bloodstream infections (BSIs) caused by gram-negative bacilli (GNB) led to improved clinical outcomes compared with standard testing in regions with high antimicrobial resistance.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Bacterial Identification and Susceptibility Testing
Antibiotic Use and Resistance
Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria
Publication details
- Journal / source
- JAMA
- Publisher
- American Medical Association (AMA)
- Volume
- 335
- Issue
- 20
- Pages
- e265536–e265536
- Publication date
- 18 April 2026
- Language
- EN