Application of MALDI-TOF MS to assess clinical characteristics, risk factors, and outcomes associated with anaerobic bloodstream infection: a retrospective observational study

• Main Authors: Tsuyoshi Watanabe (Author), Yuki Hara (Author), Yusuke Yoshimi (Author), Waka Yokoyama-kokuryo (Author), Yoshiro Fujita (Author), Masamichi Yokoe (Author), Yoshinori Noguchi (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2021-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Correctly identifying anaerobic bloodstream infections (BSIs) is difficult. However, a new technique, matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization-time of flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS), enables more accurate identification and appropriate treatment. Anaerobic BSIs identi...