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Julia Liepold1,2, Leonhard Hauptfeld2, Moritz Grob2,3
1Institute for Logic and Computation, TU Wien, 1040 Vienna, Austria.
Abstract:
Catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSIs) are often difficult to diagnose due to the variability of pathogen sources and inconsistencies in laboratory data. Differential time to positivity (DTP) offers a means to distinguish CRBSIs from secondary bacteremia, but its practical application is complicated by heterogeneous nomenclature and variable reporting formats. We implemented an algorithm that standardizes microbiological records using a custom ontology-driven framework and applies clinically established thresholds. A fuzzy matching approach was then used to classify infections as likely catheter-related, unlikely, or non-diagnostic. This proof-of-concept validates the feasibility of automated DTP analysis and highlights the potential of semantic technologies to support clinical decision-making.
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