Bile Culture May Guide Antibiotic Stewardship in Acute Bacterial Cholangitis

ConclusionBile and blood cultures have a similar microbial profile in most patients with cholangitis. As bile cultures have a significantly higher yield than blood cultures, they could effectively guide antimicrobial therapy, especially in those with negative blood cultures.Graphical Abstract
Source: Digestive Diseases and Sciences - Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research