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New Blood Test Distinguishes Bacterial from Viral Infections in Newborns

Original: Blood Test Differentiates Bacterial and Viral Infections in Newborns

A new blood test can tell apart bacterial and viral infections in newborns, according to a report by Inside Precision Medicine. If confirmed in wider use, the test could help doctors avoid unnecessary antibiotics in babies with fever, a long-standing challenge in neonatal care where distinguishing infection types quickly is difficult. Details on the study's size, accuracy and developers were not provided.

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