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Comparative evaluation of BACTEC FX, BacT/ALERT 3D, and BacT/ALERT VIRTUO automated blood culture systems using simulated blood cultures

Zhengkang Li, Suling Liu, Huimin Chen, Xinqiang Zhang, Yong Ling, Ni Zhang, Hou Tieying

Acta Clinica Belgica · 2020 · 17 citations · 18 references

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Abstract

The VIRTUO system allowed faster growth detection for most of organisms compared with FX and 3D systems. When antibiotics were present, the bottles containing antibiotic-binding agent showed better bacterial RR, especially in BACTEC Plus Aerobic/F bottles.

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