15-Minute test could slash unneeded antibiotics in ER
NCT ID NCT06271655
Summary
This study is testing whether using a rapid 15-minute test to identify the virus causing a respiratory infection in the emergency room can help doctors avoid prescribing unnecessary antibiotics. The goal is to reduce antibiotic overuse, which contributes to antibiotic resistance. The study involves 200 adults visiting the ER with symptoms like cough, sore throat, or fever.
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George Washington University Hospital
Washington D.C., District of Columbia, 20037, United States
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