How to interpret a paediatric blood culture
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Blood culture is one of the most important diagnostic tests in medicine, considering significant morbidity and mortality associated with bloodstream infection (BSI). However, it an often misused misinterpreted test everyday paediatric practice. In this article, we explore evidence related to blood cultures, aim providing clear clinically-relevant recommendations for its judicious use.
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Archives of Disease in Childhood-education and Practice Edition
سال: 2021
ISSN: ['1743-0585', '1743-0593']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1136/archdischild-2020-321121