Species distribution and clinical profiles of coagulase-negative staphylococci (CoNS) isolated from blood cultures among paediatric patients in Hospital Kuala Lumpur

• Main Authors: Masri, Siti Norbaya, Wan Abu Bakar, Wan Nazirah, Ibrahim, Rosni, Noh, Mohamed Asyraf, Nawi, Salbiah
• Format: Article
• Published: Malaysian Medical Association 2020
• Online Access: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/85878/; https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32467543/
• Institution: Universiti Putra Malaysia

Introduction: Coagulase-negative staphylococci (CoNS) is often considered as a culture contaminants but it can potentially be pathogenic to patients with risk factors. A combination of species identification and clinical criteria has been suggested in determining true CoNS bacteraemia. Objectives...