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Prevalence and Mortality Associated with Bloodstream Infections

American Society for Microbiology via YouTube

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Explore a critical 30-minute discussion on bloodstream infections, their prevalence, and associated mortality rates in this American Society for Microbiology video. Delve into a recent study published in the Journal of Clinical Microbiology examining organism-specific bloodstream infection prevalence and mortality risks. Learn from experts Dr. Nick Daneman and Dr. Kevin Brown as they analyze the study's design, findings, and implications. Gain insights into incidence rates, positivity trends, and mortality rates associated with various pathogens, including Clostridium. Understand the essential role of clinical microbiology laboratories in detecting bloodstream infections and identifying etiologic agents for routine patient care.

Syllabus

Introduction
Guest introductions
Why this study
Study design
Episode definition
contaminants
incidence rates
findings
positivity rates
trends
Mortality rates
pathogens
clostridium
mortality
innovations

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American Society for Microbiology

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