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Limit the spread. Improve the Outcome.

Every time a microorganism becomes resistant to an antibiotic, we lose another vital weapon in the war against infection. Newly resistant microorganisms are emerging—and spreading globally—every day. The result: antimicrobial resistance (AMR). In the very near future, we may be left without any drugs at all to fight serious, resistant infections.1

AMR leads to longer hospital stays, increased mortality, and higher medical costs.

2 Million
The annual number of patients with AMR infections in the U.S.2

$39 Million
Extra healthcare costs and productivity losses in the U.S. per year due to AMR2

23,000
The annual number of deaths in the U.S. caused by AMR2

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What is "The Antibiotic Apocalypse"?

The Antibiotic Apocalypse. It’s more dangerous than we thought.

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Antimicrobial stewardship interventions with rapid molecular diagnostics:

Shortened hospital length of
stay by 2.5 days3

Decreased lethal bloodstream
infections in patients by 36%3

Reduced time to effective
therapy by 5 hours3

 

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Antibiotics "just-in-case" | Debbie Goff | TEDxColumbus

In a recent TEDx talk, Dr. Debbie Goff, a clinical pharmacist and global antimicrobial stewardship advocate, outlined a compelling case for shared accountability in the fight against drug-resistant organisms. With real-life examples of “just in case” antibiotic use, the case for stewardship is presented with impressive clarity and humanity.

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Carbapenemases

Dr. Tim Neal, Infection Control Doctor at Liverpool Clinical Laboratories, details how rapid molecular diagnostic solutions are critical to staying ahead of the emerging threat of carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae (CPE).

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Related White Papers & Webinars

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Antibiotic Stewardship in the Emergency Department
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Antibiotic Stewardship in the Emergency Department

This webinar discusses the importance of diligent antimicrobial stewardship and accuracy of diagnostic tests for the detection of Group A Streptococcus pharyngitis. It provides commentary on the high confidence that molecular testing affords the antibiotic steward and how technology can reduce the practice of prescribing antibiotics "just-in-case" there is an infection, especially as testing moves closer to the patient.

RDT+ASP: How New Rapid Diagnostics are Supercharging Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs
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RDT+ASP: How New Rapid Diagnostics are Supercharging Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs

This webinar discusses data supporting the combination of rapid diagnostic tests (RDT) and antimicrobial stewardship programs (ASPs), reviews RDT systems, and provides guidance on how ASPs can implement and optimize the use of RDTs in virtually any healthcare setting.

White Paper: Supporting CDC’s Four Core Actions to Fight Antimicrobial Resistance
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White Paper: Supporting CDC’s Four Core Actions to Fight Antimicrobial Resistance

CDC has declared the complex problem of AMR a serious threat today, which will result in potential catastrophic consequences with continued inaction. To combat AMR, the CDC has identified 4 core actions, all of which can be addressed through rapid molecular diagnostics:

White Paper: Preventing "Nightmare Bacteria" from Becoming Nightmare Outbreaks
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White Paper: Preventing "Nightmare Bacteria" from Becoming Nightmare Outbreaks

In early 2015, carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) became a household term when a high-profile outbreak — including two deaths — at a California hospital were linked to contaminated medical scopes.

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1. World Health Organization. “Antimicrobial resistance: global report on surveillance.” June, 2014.

2. CDC. Antibiotic resistance threats in the United States, 2013. https://www.cdc.gov/drugresistance/threat-report-2013/index.html. Accessed 12 July 2018.

3. CDC at Work: Preventing Healthcare-Associated Infections. https://www.cdc.gov/washington/~cdcatWork/pdf/infections.pdf. Accessed 12 July 2018.

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