Abstract

Bloodstream infection (BSI) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide [1]. Timely diagnosis of BSI is essential to improve clinical and antimicrobial management [2]. The consequences of missing a BSI diagnosis are grave given the high risk of complications. On the other hand, obtaining unnecessary blood cultures increases the cost of healthcare. Occasional growth of skin contaminants in blood cultures and the physiologic phenomenon of transient bacteraemia caused by viridans group streptococci may often complicate clinical management.

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