Time-to-detection of bacteria and yeast with the BACTEC FX versus BacT/Alert Virtuo blood culture systems

Time-to-detection of bacteria and yeast with the BACTEC FX versus BacT/Alert Virtuo blood culture systems

BACKGROUND: Bloodstream infections are associated with high rates of morbidity and mortality. Rapid detection of bloodstream infections is important in achieving better patient outcomes. OBJECTIVE: Compare the time-to-detection (TTD) of the new BacT/Alert Virtuo and the BACTEC FX automated blood cul...

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Main Authors: Ali Mohammed Somily, Hanan Ahmed Habib Babay, Armen Albert Torchyan, Samina B. Sayyed, Muhammed Absar, Rima Al-Aqeel, Khalifa Binkhamis
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre 2018-05-01
Series:Annals of Saudi Medicine
Online Access:https://www.annsaudimed.net/doi/full/10.5144/0256-4947.2018.194

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https://www.annsaudimed.net/doi/full/10.5144/0256-4947.2018.194

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