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Number of positive GM tests in 42 episodes monitored before and after initiation of treatment with intravenous β-lactam antibiotics according to the delay after initiation of treatment
| Time of test | No. of samples tested | No. (%) of samples with positive GM indexa |
|---|---|---|
| Pretreatment | 42 | 5 (12) |
| Day 1 | 6 | 1 (17) |
| Day 2 | 12 | 9 (75) |
| Day 3 | 20 | 18 (90) |
| Overall | 42 | 42 (100)b |
A GM index of ≥0.5 was considered positive.
P < 0.0001 as compared to before treatment.
