title: [Rapid tests during respiratory infection: an aid to non-prescription of antibiotics? ].
abstract: Due to overuse, we are about to reach the end of the antibiotic era. Each of us is responsible to limit their usage to a minimum. Respiratory infections are the first cause of antibiotic prescriptions. The use of new simple tests available at the bedside can be very useful in this context. The development of sophisticated molecular diagnostic tools, such as "multiorganism" panels, may revolutionize our approach to respiratory infections. The key will be to interpret the results correctly, with due consideration of the statement, "Treat patients, not lab results".
authors.affiliation: Service des maladies infectieuses, HUG, Genève.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Emonet
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Cherkaoui
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Riat
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Greub
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Schrenzel
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D025202:Molecular Diagnostic Techniques / Q000379:methods; D019095:Point-of-Care Systems; D010818:Practice Patterns, Physicians' / Q000592:standards*; D012141:Respiratory Tract Infections / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents