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Extended Viral PCR: Does It Help?

Researchers evaluate whether extended viral PCR testing is associated with antibiotic use and length of stay in adult inpatients.

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    Study on extended viral PCR testing and its hospital management impact.

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    Analyzed 941 tests from April to August

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    Found no significant length of stay or antibiotic use differences.

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    33% positive cases; rhinovirus and influenza A most detected.

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    Median isolation time was 38 hours.

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    Chest X-ray results correlated with antibiotic usage.

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    Study limitations include retrospective design and single institution focus.

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Extended Viral PCR: Does It Help?

  • by Kathryn Wighton

  • March 30, 2026

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