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A Guide to Bacterial Culture Identification And Results Interpretation.
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Abstract
purposeTo provide a guide to interpreting bacterial culture results.
methodsStudies were identified via a PubMed literature search (from 1966 to January 2018). Search terms included microbial sensitivity tests, microbial drug resistance, and anti-infective agents/pharmacology. Articles were included if they were published in English. References within identified articles were also reviewed.
resultsThis paper reviewed core concepts of interpreting bacterial culture results, including timing of cultures, common culture sites, potential for contamination, interpreting the Gram stain, role of rapid diagnostic tests, conventional antibiotic susceptibility testing, and automated testing.
conclusionThis guide can assist pharmacists in their role as integral members of the antimicrobial stewardship team in an effort to improve patient care.
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