Are Follow-Up Blood Cultures Useful in the Antimicrobial Management of Gram Negative Bacteremia? A Reappraisal of Their Role Based on Current Knowledge
Bloodstream infections still constitute an outstanding cause of in-hospital morbidity and mortality, especially among critically ill patients. Follow up blood cultures (FUBCs) are widely recommended for proper management of <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> and <i>Candida</i> spp....
Main Authors: | Francesco Cogliati Dezza, Ambrogio Curtolo, Lorenzo Volpicelli, Giancarlo Ceccarelli, Alessandra Oliva, Mario Venditti |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-12-01
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Series: | Antibiotics |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6382/9/12/895 |
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