The diagnostic utility of the antibody-coated bacteria test in intubated patients

R. G. Wunderink; G. B. Russell; E. Mezger; D. Adams; J. Popovich

doi:10.1378/chest.99.1.84

The diagnostic utility of the antibody-coated bacteria test in intubated patients

R. G. Wunderink^*, G. B. Russell, E. Mezger, D. Adams, J. Popovich

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Medicine, Pulmonary Division

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The ACB test appears to be highly specific for the presence of LRTI in intubated patients. Sensitivity of the test may be adversely affected by prior antibiotic therapy. A positive ACB test may predict the subsequent development of LRTI. Further study is warranted.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	84-88
Number of pages	5
Journal	CHEST
Volume	99
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1378/chest.99.1.84
State	Published - 1991

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Critical Care and Intensive Care Medicine
Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

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