Species distribution and clinical profiles of coagulase-negative staphylococci (CoNS) isolated from blood cultures among paediatric patients in Hospital Kuala Lumpur

Introduction: Coagulase-negative staphylococci (CoNS) is often considered as a culture contaminants but it can potentially be pathogenic to patients with risk factors. A combination of species identification and clinical criteria has been suggested in determining true CoNS bacteraemia. Objectives...

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Main Authors: Masri, Siti Norbaya, Wan Abu Bakar, Wan Nazirah, Ibrahim, Rosni, Noh, Mohamed Asyraf, Nawi, Salbiah
Format: Article
Published: Malaysian Medical Association 2020