Fluorescent imaging probe quickly detects gram-negative bacteria in lungs

Biopsy and culture is the current gold standard, they explained, but these methods come with safety concerns, notably in mechanically ventilated patients, who are especially vulnerable to hospital-acquired gramnegative bacterial infections. According to the study, the method was able to quickly and accurately track gram-negative bacteria in patients, demonstrating its capability as a diagnostic and monitoring tool and a potential way to reduce the inappropriate use of antibiotics. Keith Kaye, MD, MPH Infectious Disease News Editorial Board member President, Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America Professor of internal medicine and director of clinical research Division of infectious disease University of Michigan Medical School Disclosure: Kaye reports no relevant financial disclosures.