Fungal infections of the integumentary system are known to be very common conditions, especially in the aging population.
However, bacterial infections and skin disorders can mimic the fungal presentation and may lead clinicians to choose ineffective treatment regimens.
The diagnosis of infections caused by fungi can take up to 3-4 weeks with conventional techniques and the treatment protocols are complicated, costly and carry risks. A patient’s quality of life is negatively impacted for most individuals, and particular subsets of the population with diabetes and immunocompromised systems can experience significant complications leading to secondary infections and amputations.
The utilization of advanced molecular PCR technology has proven to be more sensitive and specific than culture results and can help clinicians rapidly identify the causative agent(s) before developing a treatment plan.1
1 Emam Sherin M. & Osama H. Abd El-salam (2016). Real-time PCR: A rapid and sensitive method fordiagnosis of dermatophyte induced onychomycosis,a comparative study. Alexandria Journal of Medicine, Vol. 52, 83-90
Clinical Solution
Vikor Scientific™ offers the clinician access to one of the most advanced molecular methodologies for pathogen detection, quantification, and resistance gene identification. Vikor delivers rapid and precise results simultaneously with actionable guidance, which incorporates regional sensitivity and susceptibility patterns, medication costs, antibiotic spectrum of activity, and treatment guidance for providers to consider when determining what’s best for their patients.
The end product is a patient-centered, value-based care solution that enables providers to make informed treatment decisions that could avoid inappropriate therapy, excess costs, adverse drug events and the progression of disease.
Clinical Advantages
- Prevents delays in diagnosis and treatment (*results within 24 to 48 hours post specimen arrival to lab)
- Detects polymicrobial infections simultaneously
- Identifies up to 49 antibiotic resistance genes in 13 antibiotic classes including Methicillin, Carbapenem and Vancomycin resistance
- Reduced susceptibility to being affected by concurrent antibiotic therapy
- Can help reduce risks of drug exposure and adverse events
- Can help decrease the progression and spread of infection
- Provides up-to-date regional sensitivity and susceptibility patterns
- Improves selection of narrow-spectrum antibiotics
- Prepares clinicians to make cost-effective treatment decisions
- Easily accessible results (mobile, web-portal or EMR integration)
* Test results could be delayed in some circumstances when there is error in clerical documentation, collections, lab handling, or a delay in shipping.
