Evaluation of a direct method for the identification and antibiotic susceptibility assessment of microrganisms isolated from blood cultures by automatic systems

The purpose of blood cultures in the septic patient is to address a correct therapeutic approach. Identification and antibiotic susceptibility test carried out directly from the bottle may give important information in short time.The introduction of the automatic instrumentation has improved the dis...

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Main Authors: Sergio Frugoni, Giovanna Viola, Eutilia Conte, Daniela Consoli, Roberta Marchetti, Chiara Silvia Vismara
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2008-03-01
Series:Microbiologia Medica
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Online Access:http://www.pagepressjournals.org/index.php/mm/article/view/2593