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Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Clinical Microbiology
  • Antimicrobial Stewardship

Background:

  • Accurate differentiation between infection and colonization is crucial for appropriate antimicrobial therapy.
  • Indeterminate diagnostic results, such as PCR+/Tox-, pose challenges in clinical decision-making.
  • Antimicrobial stewardship programs play a key role in optimizing antibiotic use.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the clinical significance of indeterminate diagnostic results (PCR+/Tox-) in a real-world setting.
  • To determine the proportion of indeterminate cases that represent true clinical infections.
  • To inform clinical practice regarding the management of patients with indeterminate diagnostic findings.

Main Methods:

  • A 4-year retrospective review of positive (PCR+/Tox+) and indeterminate (PCR+/Tox-) cases was conducted.
  • The antimicrobial stewardship team collaborated with the most responsible physician for case classification.
  • Patients were categorized as either infection or colonization based on clinical assessment.

Main Results:

  • A total of 501 indeterminate samples (PCR+/Tox-) were analyzed.
  • Out of 501 indeterminate samples, 213 (43%) were classified as clinical infections.
  • This indicates a significant proportion of indeterminate results represent actual infections.

Conclusions:

  • A substantial percentage of indeterminate diagnostic results are indicative of clinical infection.
  • Ongoing clinical assessment and physician judgment are essential for managing patients with indeterminate results.
  • These findings underscore the importance of careful evaluation to avoid under- or overtreatment.