Assessment of central venous catheterassociated infections using semi-quantitative or quantitative culture methods

Semiquantitative (Maki) and quantitative (BrunBuisson) culture techniques were employed in the diagnosis of catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSI) in patients who have a short-term central venous catheter (inserted for 30 days). The diagnosis of CRBSI was based on the results of semiquantit...

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Main Authors: A. Storti, A.J. Manzato, A.C. Pizzolitto, E.L. Pizzolitto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: São Paulo State University (UNESP) 2006-09-01
Series:Revista de Ciências Farmacêuticas Básica e Aplicada
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Online Access:http://rcfba.fcfar.unesp.br/index.php/ojs/article/view/549