Bloodstream infection is a severe problem that needs
immediate attention and treatment as it can lead to morbidity and mortality.
Fever is often the most common reason for presentation to the hospital in
developing countries.
Most patients with febrile illness have selflimiting viral
infections, but some have a serious bacterial infection that needs urgent
and appropriate antimicrobial therapy advance in blood culture technique have resulted in
efficient and reliable techniques for detection of bacterial and fungal
pathogens.
Blood stream infection is a cause of high mortality especially
if caused by multidrug-resistant bacteria. Bacteriologic culture to isolate the
offending pathogen and knowledge about sensitivity pattern of isolates remains
the mainstay of definitive diagnosis and management of bloodstream infection.
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