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Rapid Diagnostic Strategies for Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria Causing Bloodstream Infection

Anna Maria Peri1, Patrick N A Harris2, Ritu Banerjee3

  • 1The University of Queensland Centre for Clinical Research, Building 71/918, Herston, QLD, 4029, Australia; Herston Infectious Diseases Institute, Royal Brisbane & Women's Hospital, Herston, QLD, 4029, Australia; Department of Infectious Diseases, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Herston Queensland 4029, Australia.

Infectious Disease Clinics of North America
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Keywords:
Antimicrobial stewardshipBlood cultureBloodstream infectionRapid diagnostic test

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