The effect of follow-up blood cultures on mortality and antibiotic use in gram-negative bloodstream infections

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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Main Authors: Mehmet Yildiz, Hamid Habibi, Fatma Betul Altin, Seref Kerem Corbacioglu, Hasan Selcuk Ozger
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-08-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Gram-negative bloodstream infections
Follow-up blood cultures
Persistent infections
Mortality
Antibiotic consumption
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-023-08500-9

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