Pediatric blood culture: time to positivity

Kara A., Kanra G., Cengizl A., Apis M., Gur D.

TURKISH JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS, vol.46, no.3, pp.251-255, 2004 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 46 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2004
  • Journal Name: TURKISH JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.251-255
  • Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

The aim of this study was to determine how long it takes blood culture to become positive using a blood culture system that can be monitored continuously in pediatric patients.