Distinguishing Bacterial and Viral Infections by MeMed BV® Test to Limit Gut Colonization by MDRO

Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18 years or more * Both genders * Written informed consent provided by participants or their legal representatives * Symptoms compatible with the diagnosis of respiratory tract infection defined as at least one of: fever (core temperature more than or equal to 37.50C), chills, sore throat, myalgias, sudden onset of headache, running nose * Onset of symptoms the last 7 days Exclusion Criteria: * Fever (core temperature more than or equal to 37.50C) for more than 7 days * Neutropenia defined as less than 1,000 neutrophils/mm3 * Intake of chemotherapy for any malignancy * Intake of radiotherapy for any malignancy * Medical history of known active infection by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) or hepatitis B virus (HBV) or hepatitis C virus (HCV) * Pregnancy or lactation * Any acute trauma * Any operation the last 7 days * Presence of acute burns