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INFECTION CONTROL AND HOSPITAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
Volume 28, Issue 7, Pages 892-895Publisher
UNIV CHICAGO PRESS
DOI: 10.1086/518456
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False-positive blood culture results may lead to prolonged hospitalization, inappropriate antibiotic administration, and increased healthcare costs. We conducted a review of the literature to assess the effect of skin antiseptic agents on the rate of false-positive blood culture results. We found no clear evidence to suggest which antiseptic should be used to prevent false-positive results. Studies suggest, however, a possible benefit from the use of prepackaged skin antiseptic kits and alcohol-containing antiseptics.
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