Identification of -associated pneumonia cases among hospitalized patients using CLART® microarray technology.

Objectives: Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is a global health condition that affects populations from all age groups. The laboratory identification of as a causative agent of CAP is challenging because of its atypical and fastidious nature. Therefore, this study assessed the diagnostic potential of PneumoCLART bacteria® in identifying as a causative agent of pneumonia in hospitalized adults.

Performance of TDR-300B and VITEK®2 for the identification of in comparison with VITEK®-MS.

Objective: Automated systems are needed for the rapid and accurate diagnosis of -associated nosocomial infections among critically ill patients admitted to the intensive care unit. We assessed the performance of TDR-300B and VITEK®2 for the identification of using VITEK®-MS as the gold standard.

Methods: This analytical study employed a cross-sectional approach.

Acinetobacter baumannii: Role in Blood Stream Infection in Neonatal Unit, Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital, Jakarta, Indonesia.

Acinetobacter baumannii (A. baumannii) is Gram-negative coccobacilli that has emerged as a nosocomial pathogen. Several reports in Indonesia showed the continuous presence of A.