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How long should cerebrospinal fluid cultures be held to detect shunt infections?
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A substantial number of positive CSF specimens obtained in patients with clinical infections grew bacteria after > 3 days, with some requiring as long as 10 days. Thus, a routine 10-day observation period for CSF specimens can be justified.
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