In children with suspected sinusitis, a nasal swab to test for three types of bacteria can tell whether antibiotics are likely to be effective or not, according to a new study.
  • Zeppo@sh.itjust.works
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    1 year ago

    Wow, imagine actually doing a test to see whether a medication with serious side effects would be effective before prescribing it.

  • Drusas@kbin.social
    1·
    1 year ago

    It’s a great idea, but bacterial testing will need to be improved. It currently typically takes days to get a result.