Review Articles

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Accelerating Care:

The Role of Rapid Diagnostic Tests in Strengthening Antimicrobial Stewardship and Improving Patient Care

This article was corrected on Feb. 25, 2025 after an error in the table was found. The Karius test uses plasma specimens, not specimens from the CSF or sputum. We apologize for the error.
Sarah M. Wieczorkiewicz, PharmD, FIDSA, BCPS, BCIDP

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a growing global concern, exacerbated by inappropriate and excessive use of antimicrobials. According to the WHO, AMR was directly responsible for 1.27 million global deaths in 2019 and