A blood culture is positive for Staphylococcus epidermidis. Explain the finding. Is it likely that the patient

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A blood culture is positive for Staphylococcus epidermidis. Explain the finding. Is it likely that the patient has S. epidermidis bacteremia? Prepare a list of possibilities and questions for a discussion with the physician in charge. What additional information will be needed to confirm or rule out a bloodstream infection due to S. epidermidis?
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Brock Biology of Microorganisms

ISBN: 978-0321897398

14th edition

Authors: Michael Madigan, John Martinko, Kelly Bender, Daniel Buckley

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