Publications by authors named "Francia Sanhueza"
Article Synopsis
- The study focuses on comparing two nucleic acid (NA) extraction methods: a low-cost manual method (Qiagen kit or salting-out) and an automated, high-cost method (MagNAPure Compact) for molecular diagnosis in microbiology.
- It highlights that while MagNAPure is as effective as the Qiagen method for various clinical specimens, it may not be suitable for extracting NA from blood samples.
- The authors argue that despite its higher cost, the benefits of MagNAPure, such as reduced risk of cross-contamination and less hands-on time, make it a worthwhile option for laboratories.
Background: Clinical cultures detect only one-third of colonized patients with carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae. Early identification and contact precautions implementation would help to interrupt transmission. In our hospital no carbapenemase-producing enterobacteria infections have been described.
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