Review for 10.1186/s12876-020-01394-w (2020)

Reviewer ’s report  
 
Title: Use of BioFire FilmArray gastrointestinal PCR pane l associated with reductions in 
antibiotic use, time to optimal antibiotics, and length of stay.  
 
Version: 1 Date: 12 Jul 2020  
 
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