A. Szlachta-McGinn, K. M. Douglass, U. Y. Chung, N. Jackson, J. Nickel, A. Ackerman
2022.9.2European Urology Open Science
tlooto Summary
Molecular diagnostics are significantly more sensitive in detecting urinary bacteria in adults with urinary tract infection than culture, and their place in UTI care is unclear.
Abstract
Take Home Message Molecular diagnostics are significantly more sensitive in detecting urinary bacteria in adults with urinary tract infection (UTI) than culture. Data comparing patient cure rates following antibiotic selection directed by molecular methods versus culture are needed to elucidate their place in UTI care.
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SZLACHTA-MCGINN, A., et al. Molecular diagnostic methods versus conventional urine culture for diagnosis and treatment of urinary tract infection: A systematic review and meta-analysis. European Urology Open Science, 2022, 44: 113–124.