The accurate detection of bloodstream infections is central to effective patient management, yet false‐positive results from blood culture contamination continue to impose significant clinical and ...

Doctors use blood patch procedures to treat spinal headaches, rare events that may happen after epidurals or other medical procedures involving the spine. In a blood patch your own blood is injected ...

Blood culture is the most widely used diagnostic tool for the detection of bacteremia and fungemia. It is the most important way to diagnose the etiology of bloodstream infections and has major ...

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