Bloodstream infection is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality. Gram-negative bacilli (GNB) bacteremia is ideally temporary and usually diminishes rapidly after the introducing suitable antibiotic therapy and source control . This implies that follow-up blood culture (FUBC) is often redundant in such cases. This article briefs about the study that questions the utility of FUBC in GNB bacteremia.
Currently, the management of gram-negative bacteremia is determined by clinical judgment. To investigate the value of repeat blood cultures, researchers analyzed many episodes of bacteremia to determine the frequency of FUBC and identify risk factors for persistent bacteremia. Clinical Study Findings: In a retrospective analysis of 500 cases of bacteremia, FUBCs were ordered in 77% of cases (n=383), including 54% of Gram-positive cocci (GPC), 37% Gram-negative bacilli (GNB), and…
