Key concepts in diagnosing infection – when to treat and when not to

What tests to send and when? This article examines the evidence for common microbiological tests and discusses their limitations and interpretation. Urine tests, surface swabs, blood cultures and screening swabs are all discussed in the context of a fictional clinical case.

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Main Authors: Dr. Emma Hayton, Dr. Nimal Wickramasinghe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-11-01
Series:Clinical Medicine
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1470211824054496
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