Pathogen or contaminant? Distinguishing true infection from synovial fluid culture contamination in patients with suspected septic arthritis.
- Resource Type
- Article
- Source
- Infection; Dec2017, Vol. 45 Issue 6, p825-830, 6p, 4 Charts, 2 Graphs
- Subject
DIAGNOSTIC errors LENGTH of stay in hospitals INFECTIOUS arthritis LYMPHOCYTES EVALUATION of medical care MICROBIAL sensitivity tests SYNOVIAL fluid RETROSPECTIVE studies LEUKOCYTE count TERTIARY care BACTERIAL contamination SYMPTOMS DIAGNOSIS PREVENTION - Language
- ISSN
- 03008126