Publications by authors named "Michelle A Toro"
J Clin Microbiol
November 2013
Article Synopsis
- A study evaluated the effectiveness of direct molecular testing (PCR-ESI-MS) on whole blood to identify bacteria and yeasts in patients suspected of bloodstream infections, involving 464 positive and 442 negative blood culture patients.
- The combination of PCR-ESI-MS and blood culture showed a 78.6% agreement in identifying pathogens, with a significant proportion of culture-negative cases being confirmed as true infections.
- This method accelerates pathogen detection and improves diagnostic accuracy for septicemia when used alongside traditional blood cultures.
