5: Back to bacteraemia
ID:IOTS - Infectious Disease Insight Of Two Specialists
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Optimizing Blood Culture Diagnostic Accuracy
Exploring factors influencing blood culture results accuracy, including the effects of white cell count, tube overfilling, and different microbial infections. Emphasizing the significance of timely collection, proper skin preparation, and the impact of antibiotics on culture outcomes. Discussing the sensitivity gains from multiple culture sets, debating ideal timing, and situations where blood cultures may not suffice for diagnosis.
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