Application of Laser Light Scattering Technology in Rapid Diagnosis of Urinary Tract Infections and Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing in a Tertiary Children’s Hospital

摘要

BackgroundTimely and accurate microbiology testing is crucial in the diagnosis and management of urinary tract infections (UTIs). The ability to rapidly screen for potential UTIs can lead to early rule out and judicious use of antimicrobial therapy. This study examines the application of laser scattering for bacterial detection and antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) directly from urine.