在社区获得的肺炎中使用MeMed BV进行宿主反应测试:从英国NHS的角度来看,经济评估

Emily Gregg1, Sara Graziadio1, William Green1

  • 1York Health Economics Consortium (YHEC), University of York, York, UK.

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概括

在社区获得性肺炎 (CAP) 病例中,MeMed BV (MMBV) 测试可以帮助区分细菌和病毒感染. 预计实施MMBV将节省成本,并改善成人和儿科患者的抗生素管理.

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