Over prescription of antibiotics and antibiotic resistance are two constantly burning topics. It is not always easy to diagnose patients with vague symptoms. Sometimes it is hard to resist opinionated parents with sick children. More or less the same symptoms can, in some cases, act as a viral infection but can also be caused by bacteria. How to be sure? In a perfect world the treatment is based on facts - not only suspicion. We all benefit from a judicious prescription of antibiotics. Is there an easy way of saying yes or no to antibiotics within health care?
With HemoCue WBC DIFF you receive a fast result, which may support the symptoms. In combination these may enable a decision of the need or not for antibiotic treatment.
