New blood test could speed up infection treatment
NCT ID NCT04821661
First seen May 07, 2026 · Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Updated 4 times
Summary
This study looked at 102 patients with bloodstream infections to see how long germs stay in the blood. Researchers compared standard lab cultures with two new, faster tests. The goal was to help doctors decide sooner whether to change antibiotics or switch to pills, potentially allowing earlier hospital discharge.
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Locations
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Caboolture Hospital
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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Redcliffe Hospital
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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