Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Jun 24:1-3. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.292. Online ahead of print.
ABSTRACT
We observed a higher rate of blood-culture contamination during the COVID-19 pandemic at our institution compared to a prepandemic period. Given the potential implications of blood contamination in antibiotic and diagnostic test utilization as well as added cost, it is imperative to continue efforts to minimize these episodes during the pandemic.
PMID:34247662 | DOI:10.1017/ice.2021.292