Which is the most common contaminant in a positive blood culture?
Correct Answer: Staphylococcus epidermidis
Description: Among the options provided common contaminant in positive blood culture is Staphylococcus epidermidis (Coagulase negative staphylococcus- CONS) followed by other normal skin flora (other bacteria like Propionibacterium spp) and Candida species.Ref: Ananthanarayan 9th edition, p 622
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