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In most cases,
this is due to
contamination
when taking the blood culture(s) and targeted
antibiotic therapy
is
not necessary
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Exception
: If the same staphylococcal species has been detected by culture at the tip of a recently removed central vascular catheter, a catheter-associated infection is to be assumed and a targeted antibiotic therapy for about 5-7 days is indicated.
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To differentiate from a relevant bacteremia, new blood cultures should be taken.
If the patient has implanted foreign material (e.g. heart valve replacement, pacemaker/ICD, joint prostheses), an antibiotic therapy can subsequently be considered until the final results of the blood cultures are obtained.
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