Comparison of methods for the identification of microorganisms isolated from blood cultures

Bloodstream infections are responsible for thousands of deaths each year. The rapid identification of the microorganisms causing these infections permits correct therapeutic management that will improve the prognosis of the patient. In an attempt to reduce the time spent on this step, microorganism identification devices have been developed, including the VITEK？ 2 system, which is currently used in routine clinical microbiology laboratories