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Xpert - Model MRSA/SA SSTI -Detect MRSA & SA Skin and Soft Tissue Infection Test Kit

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Important healthcare benefits of rapid detection: Helps ensure the right therapy sooner for improved patient management. Enables a targeted antimicrobial therapy approach for better antimicrobial stewardship. Allows for immediate identification of patient infection for improved isolation and infection control measures.

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The Need

Skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs) are a major health concern:
  • The most common cause of skin and soft tissue infections is Staphylococcus; Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) ranges from 22.8% in Europe to 59% in the USA2
  • Current laboratory methods can take up to 72 hours to determine if a SSTI is Staphylococcus aureus (SA) or MRSA2
  • SSTIs require early recognition and prompt management as, depending on their severity, they can lead to considerable morbidity and mortality (3,4%) and represent a major economic burden to the healthcare system estimated to €7,778 per patient with 18,5 days of mean length of hospital stay2,3
  • The use of inappropriate initial antibiotic treatment can be associated with adverse clinical outcomes, increased morbidity and mortality, and increased hospital LOS or costs3
  • The initial empiric treatment has to be changed in around 40% of patients following the diagnostic results2

The Solution

A fast and comprehensive SSTI test:

  • Xpert MRSA/SA SSTI is a fast, on-demand test for detecting MRSA and SA from skin and soft tissue swabs in about one hour
  • Xpert MRSA/SA SSTI is a comprehensive SA test:
    • Includes targets for S. aureus, MRSA, and mecA
    • Identifies presumptive positive “empty cassette” strains for correct classification as SA sensitive
    • Unparalleled automation with the GeneXpert® System provides reduced hands-on time and improved laboratory efficiency