| Autor: |
Vasallo, F. J., López-Miragaya, I., Rodríguez, A., Torres, J. |
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European Journal of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases; Aug2001, Vol. 20 Issue 8, p594-595, 2p |
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The article focuses on a study related to rapid identification of streptococcus pneumoniaein blood cultures using a latex agglutination assay. Streptococcus pneumoniae is a major etiologic agent for bacteremia worldwide. Pneumococcemia requires early recognition in order for its prognosis to be improved. Currently, the preliminary identification of pneumococci from blood cultures relies on direct Gram stain smears, but as some researchers recently reported, the interpretation of these smears can be problematic, resulting in delayed initiation of appropriate therapy. |
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Complementary Index |
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