Bloodstream infection (BSI) is defined by positive blood cultures in a patient with systemic
signs of infection and may be either secondary to a documented source or primary—that is …

The incidence of neonatal late-onset sepsis (LOS) is inversely related to the degree of
maturity and varies geographically from 0.61% to 14.2% among hospitalised newborns …

These guidelines are intended for use by healthcare professionals who care for children and
adults with suspected or confirmed infectious diarrhea. They are not intended to replace …

Background. The value of rapid, panel-based molecular diagnostics for positive blood
culture bottles (BCBs) has not been rigorously assessed. We performed a prospective …

The recent development of commercial panel-based molecular diagnostics for the rapid
detection of pathogens in positive blood culture bottles, respiratory specimens, stool, and …

Blood culture remains the best approach to identify the incriminating microorganisms when
a bloodstream infection is suspected, and to guarantee that the antimicrobial treatment is …

Timely and accurate identification and determination of the antimicrobial susceptibility of
uropathogens is central to the management of UTIs. Urine dipsticks are fast and amenable …

Background Bloodstream infections are a major cause of death with increasing incidence
and severity. Blood cultures are still the reference standard for microbiological diagnosis, but …

The microbiological management of patients with suspected bacterial infection includes the
identification of the pathogen and the determination of the antibiotic susceptibility. These …

Background Bloodstream infection (BSI) is a major public health burden worldwide, with
high mortality. Patient outcome is critically influenced by delayed therapy, and fast and …