The epidemiology of bloodstream infection contributing to mortality: the difference between community-acquired, healthcare-associated, and hospital-acquired infections

The epidemiology of bloodstream infection contributing to mortality: the difference between community-acquired, healthcare-associated, and hospital-acquired infections

Abstract Background The epidemiology of bloodstream infection (BSI) is well-established; however, little is known about the contribution of different pathogens to mortality. To understand true burden of BSI, pathogens contributing to mortality were investigated and compared according to where the BS...

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Main Authors: Seok Jun Mun, Si-Ho Kim, Hyoung-Tae Kim, Chisook Moon, Yu Mi Wi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-04-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Bloodstream infection
Mortality
Hospital-acquired infection
Antimicrobial resistance
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-022-07267-9

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