Impact of Introducing a Multiplex Polymerase Chain Reaction Blood Culture Panel on Anti-Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and Carbapenem Antimicrobial Agents in a Children's Hospital.

Background: With the advent of multiplex polymerase chain reaction (PCR) using samples from a positive blood culture, the time required to identify a pathogen has significantly shortened to a few hours. It can help us select appropriate antimicrobial agents more quickly. The present study aimed to assess the impact of using a multiplex PCR blood culture panel on the appropriate administration of antimicrobial agents.

Natto intake is a risk factor of Bacillus subtilis bacteremia among children undergoing chemotherapy for childhood cancer: A case-control study.

Background: Natto, a popular, daily food in Japan, is made from soybeans fermented by Bacillus subtilis. The aim of this retrospective case-control study (matched 1: 4) is to determine whether natto intake is a risk factor of B. subtilis bacteremia in this population.