Predictors of mortality and poor outcome in cancer patients with E. faecium bloodstream infection
- Pérez García, A. 1
- Beunza, J. J. 2
- Gea, A. 2
- Fortún Landecho, M. 3
- Mauleón, E. 3
- Del Pozo, J.L. 3
- 1 Departamento Microbiología Clínica
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Universidad de Navarra
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Clínica Universitaria de Navarra
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ISSN: 1137-6627
Année de publication: 2015
Volumen: 38
Número: 1
Pages: 71-77
Type: Article
D'autres publications dans: Anales del sistema sanitario de Navarra
Résumé
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.