Point-of-care testing reduces antibiotic prescribing in acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Point-of-care testing reduces antibiotic prescribing in acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Background: Challenges in identifying the causes of acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD) have led to overuse of antibiotics. The advantages of point-of-care testing (POCT) may help to identify pathogens and use antibiotics more appropriately. Methods: We conducted a...

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Main Authors: Xiying Li, Shengyue Qiu, Chaojie Liu, Manzhi Zhao, Xinyi Yang, Haohai Xia, Ruonan Wang, Shanquan Chen, Jie Chen, Jinkun Zheng, Gordon Liu, Shifang Yang, Lianping Yang, Christopher C Butler
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2025-06-01
Series:International Journal of Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Acute exacerbations of COPD
Antibiotics
Procalcitonin
C-reactive protein
Point-of-care testing
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1201971225001122
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