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13 Απρ 2016 · The coagulase test can be used to differentiate between Staphylococcus aureus and other Staphylococcus species. If the coagulase test is positive, the bacteria is likely Staphylococcus aureus; if it is negative, the bacteria is likely Staphylococcus epidermis or Staphylococcus saprophyticus.
- Identification of Staphylococcus Species Directly from Positive Blood ...
Staphylococcus aureus and coagulase-negative staphylococci...
- Identification of Staphylococcus Species Directly from Positive Blood ...
26 Αυγ 2024 · The diagnosis of bacteremia is based on blood culture results . Issues related to indications, collection technique, number of cultures, volume of blood, timing of collection, and interpretation of results will be reviewed here. The management of bacteremia is discussed separately.
15 Απρ 2024 · Follow-up blood cultures — Blood cultures should be drawn every 24 to 48 hours until clearance is demonstrated. Persistent S. aureus bacteremia despite appropriate antibiotic therapy is prognostically important.
Detection of staphylococci in blood culture should trigger a chain of events beginning with assessment of the patient to determine signs of sepsis and the likely significance of the organism isolated.
DEFINITIONS. Bacteremia: the presence of bacteria in the blood. It may be transient, intermittent or continuous. Blood culture: blood specimen submitted for culture of microorganisms. It enables the recovery of potential pathogens from patients suspected of having bacteremia or fungemia.
Staphylococcus aureus and coagulase-negative staphylococci (CoNS) are among the bacteria most commonly isolated from clinical blood culture specimens (15, 17).
Rapid identification of Staphylococcus aureus in blood cultures by use of the direct tube coagulase test
