O'Hagan S, Nelson P, Speirs L, Moriarty P, Mallett P. How to interpret a paediatric blood culture.
Arch Dis Child Educ Pract Ed 2021;
106:244-250. [PMID:
33637581 DOI:
10.1136/archdischild-2020-321121]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
Abstract
Blood culture is one of the most important diagnostic tests in medicine, considering the significant morbidity and mortality associated with bloodstream infection (BSI). However, it is an often misused and misinterpreted test in everyday paediatric practice. In this article, we explore the evidence related to paediatric blood cultures, with the aim of providing clear and clinically-relevant recommendations for its judicious use.
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