The effect of follow-up blood cultures on mortality and antibiotic use in gram-negative bloodstream infections
Abstract Background Gram-negative bloodstream infections (GN-BSIs) are a significant clinical challenge. The utility of follow-up blood cultures (FUBCs) in GN-BSIs and their impact on mortality and antibiotic consumption are areas of debate. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of FUBCs on mortal...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2023-08-01
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Series: | BMC Infectious Diseases |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-023-08500-9 |