Jason D. Dapper

A-063 Performance evaluation of a molecular RT-PCR pneumonia panel in addition to traditional microbiological culturing methods

Pneumonia infections pose a significant global health challenge, accounting for more than 1.2 million emergency department visits and 41,000 deaths in the U.S. annually. Given the low vaccination rates, significant increase in childhood cases over the last couple years, and that untreated infections can result in...