{
    "abstract": "This case series highlights the critical role of polymerase chain reaction (PCR) in diagnosing and managing bacterial infections in dermatology. We present three cases of patients with the same bacterial infection, identified through PCR, and discuss the implications for treatment. The series highlights the advantages of PCR over traditional culture methods, emphasizing its ability to deliver rapid, accurate diagnoses and facilitate targeted therapeutic interventions. Unlike cultures, which can be time-consuming, PCR provides a quicker and more precise identification of pathogens. Additionally, we outline the cost-saving potential of PCR, as its efficiency in pinpointing infections can reduce the need for broad-spectrum antibiotics, minimize unnecessary diagnostic procedures, and shorten the duration of patient illness, thereby contributing to overall healthcare savings.",
    "authors": [
        {
            "affiliation": "Medicine, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Bradenton, USA.",
            "firstname": "Jalal",
            "initials": "J",
            "lastname": "Ibrahim"
        },
        {
            "affiliation": "Anthropology, University of South Florida, Tampa, USA.",
            "firstname": "Riley J",
            "initials": "RJ",
            "lastname": "Stone"
        },
        {
            "affiliation": "Medicine, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Bradenton, USA.",
            "firstname": "Torrin",
            "initials": "T",
            "lastname": "Jacobsen"
        },
        {
            "affiliation": "Dermatology, Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine, Tampa, USA.",
            "firstname": "Robert",
            "initials": "R",
            "lastname": "Norman"
        }
    ],
    "conclusions": null,
    "copyrights": "Copyright \u00a9 2025, Ibrahim et al.",
    "doi": "10.7759/cureus.80823",
    "journal": "Cureus",
    "keywords": [
        "abscess",
        "acinetobacter baumannii",
        "antibiotic sensitivity and resistance",
        "bacterial infection",
        "bacterial rash",
        "pcr test"
    ],
    "methods": null,
    "publication_date": "2025-04-21",
    "pubmed_id": "40255722\n22568581\n33513701\n22546906\n21077984\n24527290\n33991863\n22489109\n14664657\n31153711\n21194137\n37390608",
    "results": null,
    "title": "Clinical Utility of Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) in Diagnosing and Managing Bacterial Infections: A Case Series of Three Patients With Acinetobacter baumannii.",
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}