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Go deeper into the world of blood cultures! Time stamps 04:10 Review of Choosing Wisely Guidelines 05:55 What are estimated incidences of positive blood cultures? 06:17 Which clinical signs or patient history is more likely to have positive blood cultures? 09:48 What is the estimated incidence of false positive blood cultures? 11:01 What infections more likely to have bacteremia? 13:50 How do positive blood cultures impact patient outcomes and the use of resources? Show notes, transcript, and references Tags: Infectious disease, CoreIM, pyelonephritis, cellulitis, community acquired pneumonia Find the best disability insurance for you: https://www.patternlife.com/disability-insurance?campid=497840 Our Sponsors: * Check out Branch Basics and use the code COREIM for 15% off: https://branchbasics.com * Check out FIGS and use code FIGSRX for a great deal: https://wearfigs.com * Check out Washington Red Raspberries: https://redrazz.org Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy