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Blood test distinguishes bacterial from viral infections in newborns
Original: Blood test shows whether newborns with fever have bacterial or viral infection
Researchers have developed a blood test that can show whether a newborn with a fever has a bacterial or a viral infection. The finding matters because infants with fever are routinely admitted to hospital and given antibiotics as a precaution, since current methods cannot quickly tell the two causes apart. A faster, more accurate diagnosis could spare many babies unnecessary treatment and hospital stays.
Why now: The test promises to reduce unnecessary antibiotics and hospital admissions for feverish newborns, a common and stressful medical dilemma.
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