Background: Rapid diagnostic multiplexed molecular tests (RDTs) may allow rapid and accurate diagnosis of the microbial etiology of pneumonia.
microbial etiology of pneumonia. However, few data are available on multiplexed PDRs in pneumonia and their impact on clinical practice.

Methods: In this retrospective study, 659 patients hospitalized for microbiological diagnosis of suspected pneumonia were analyzed.

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