2009 Dec 10 – Lancet Comment: Molecular methods for pathogen detection in blood

Shin Lin a, Samuel Yang bThe Lancet, Early Online Publication, 10 December 2009
Detection of blood-borne infection is done with a multistep approach, including blood culture, single-colony growth, and biochemical analysis ( figure ). With automation of biochemical analysis, the complete process typically takes 2 days, 1 during which time clinicians receive incremental information about culture positivity with microscopic description, speciation, and antimicrobial susceptibility. Timely initiation of adequate antimicrobial treatment is crucial to reduce morbidity and mortality i …


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