The effect of follow-up blood cultures on mortality and antibiotic use in gram-negative bloodstream infections
Mehmet Yildiz,
Hamid Habibi,
Fatma Betul Altin
et al.
Abstract:Background
Gram-negative bloodstream infections (GN-BSIs) are a significant clinical challenge. The utility of follow-up blood cultures (FUBCs) in GN-BSIs and their impact on mortality and antibiotic consumption are areas of debate. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of FUBCs on mortality and antibiotic consumption in patients with GN-BSIs.
Methods
This single-center, retrospective study was conducted in aged > 18 years of patients with GN-… Show more
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