In this review, we present a comprehensive discussion of matters related to the problem of
blood culture contamination. Issues addressed include the scope and magnitude of the …

Background Bloodstream infection (BSI) is a major public health burden worldwide, with
high mortality. Patient outcome is critically influenced by delayed therapy, and fast and …

ABSTRACT Introduction: Compared to Staphylococcus aureus, coagulase-negative
staphylococci (CoNS) are characterized by a lower capacity to cause acute, live-threatened …

Background Despite the development of new microbiologic technologies, blood cultures
(BCs) remain the first-line tool for the diagnosis of bloodstream infections. Their diagnostic …

Bloodstream infections (BSI) have a substantial impact on morbidity and mortality worldwide.
Despite scarcity of data from many low-and middle-income countries (LMICs), there is …

Antimicrobial stewardship programs (ASPs) exist to optimize antibiotic use, reduce selection
for antimicrobial-resistant microorganisms, and improve patient outcomes. Rapid and …

Background Blood culture contamination with gram-positive organisms is a common
occurrence in patients suspected of bloodstream infections, especially in emergency …

In this review, we present a comprehensive discussion of matters related to the problem of
blood culture contamination. Issues addressed include the scope and magnitude of the …

Objectives Blood culture contamination carries risks for patients, such as unnecessary
antimicrobial therapy and other additional hazards and costs. One method shown to be …

Background In suspected bloodstream infections, accurate blood culture results are critical
to timely diagnoses and appropriate antibiotic administration. Aim An Initial Specimen …