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Improving the Diagnosis of Bloodstream Infections: PCR Coupled with Mass Spectrometry

The reference method for the diagnosis of bloodstream infections is blood culture followed by biochemical identification and antibiotic susceptibility testing of the isolated pathogen. This process requires 48 to 72 hours. The rapid administration of the most appropriate antimicrobial treatment is c...

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Main Authors: Jordana-Lluch, Elena, Giménez, Montserrat, Quesada, M. Dolores, Ausina, Vicente, Martró, Elisa
Format: Artigo
Language:Inglês
Published: Hindawi Publishing Corporation 2014
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Online Access:https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4000954/
https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24818144
https://ncbi.nlm.nih.govhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/501214
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