Predictors of mortality and poor outcome in cancer patients with E. faecium bloodstream infection

  1. Pérez García, A. 1
  2. Beunza, J. J. 2
  3. Gea, A. 2
  4. Fortún Landecho, M. 3
  5. Mauleón, E. 3
  6. Del Pozo, J.L. 3
  1. 1 Departamento Microbiología Clínica
  2. 2 Universidad de Navarra
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    Universidad de Navarra

    Pamplona, España

    ROR https://ror.org/02rxc7m23

  3. 3 Clínica Universitaria de Navarra
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    Clínica Universitaria de Navarra

    Pamplona, España

    ROR https://ror.org/03phm3r45

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Revista:
Anales del sistema sanitario de Navarra

ISSN: 1137-6627

Any de publicació: 2015

Volum: 38

Número: 1

Pàgines: 71-77

Tipus: Article

DOI: 10.4321/S1137-66272015000100008 DIALNET GOOGLE SCHOLAR

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Background. To analyze predictors of mortality and poor outcome in cancer patients diagnosed with E. faecium bloodstream infection.Methods. Demographic, clinical and microbiological data were collected (January 1998-June 2011).Results. After multivariate analysis, presence of a urinary catheter was associated with a worse 7-day prognosis, and higher mortality at discharge. A high Charlson index was also associated with higher 7-day mortality.Conclusion. Presence of a urinary catheter was associated with poor 7-day prognosis and higher mortality at discharge in the present series.

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