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Blood Test Can Tell Bacterial From Viral Infections in Newborns
Original: Blood Test Differentiates Bacterial and Viral Infections in Newborns
A new blood test can differentiate between bacterial and viral infections in newborns, according to a report by Inside Precision Medicine. The development could help doctors avoid unnecessary antibiotics in babies with viral illnesses while ensuring those with bacterial infections get prompt treatment, an area where diagnosis in infants has long been difficult and often relies on broad-spectrum antibiotics as a precaution.
Why now: Accurate diagnosis of infections in newborns is a long-standing medical challenge, so a test that can distinguish bacterial from viral causes is a significant advance.
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- Blood Test Differentiates Bacterial and Viral Infections in Newborns · Inside Precision Medicine
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