@article{5cb3a15f056b477b880f8623b417fc7e,
title = "Matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization-time of flight mass spectrometry accelerates pathogen identification and may confer benefit in the outcome of peritoneal dialysis-related peritonitis",
abstract = "Matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization-time of flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS) and conventional standard methods were compared for time to pathogen identification and impact on clinical outcomes in peritoneal dialysis-related peritonitis patients. The MALDI-TOF MS method identified the causative microorganisms earlier (average time saved, 64 h for all pathogens), and patients had a shorter hospital stay (mean±standard deviation, 5.2±4.8 days versus 8.2±4.5 days, P=0.001).",
author = "Lin, {Wei Hung} and Hwang, {Jyh Chang} and Tseng, {Chin Chung} and Chang, {Yu Tzu} and Wu, {An Bang} and Yan, {Jing Jou} and Wu, {Jiunn Jong} and Wang, {Ming Cheng}",
note = "Publisher Copyright: Copyright {\textcopyright} 2016, American Society for Microbiology. All Rights Reserved.",
year = "2016",
month = may,
doi = "10.1128/JCM.03378-15",
language = "English",
volume = "54",
pages = "1381--1383",
journal = "Journal of Clinical Microbiology",
issn = "0095-1137",
publisher = "American Society for Microbiology",
number = "5",
}