Fast Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing for Gram-Negative Bacteremia

doi:10.1001/jama.2026.5536

April 18, 2026JAMA

Fast Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing for Gram-Negative Bacteremia

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The trial aims to determine if rapid antimicrobial susceptibility testing improves clinical outcomes for bloodstream infections caused by gram-negative bacilli.
Evaluated patients with bloodstream infections caused by gram-negative bacilli.
Compared rapid antimicrobial susceptibility testing with standard testing methods.
Conducted the trial in regions with high levels of antimicrobial resistance.
Rapid testing improved clinical outcomes compared to standard methods.
Demonstrated faster identification of effective antibiotics led to better patient recovery.

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Trial evaluates rapid antimicrobial susceptibility testing impacts on clinical outcomes in bloodstream infections, indicating potential benefits.

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.

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