Reduced mortality from KPC-K.pneumoniae bloodstream infection in high-risk patients with hematological malignancies colonized by KPC-K.pneumoniae

Reduced mortality from KPC-K.pneumoniae bloodstream infection in high-risk patients with hematological malignancies colonized by KPC-K.pneumoniae

Abstract Background KPC-K.pneumoniae bloodstream infection (KPC-KpBSI) mortality rate in patients with hematological malignancies is reported about 60%. The initial treatment active against KPC-K.pneumoniae is crucial for survival and KPC-K.pneumoniae rectal colonization usually precedes KPC-KpBSI....

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Main Authors: Alessandra Micozzi, Giuseppe Gentile, Stefania Santilli, Clara Minotti, Saveria Capria, Maria Luisa Moleti, Walter Barberi, Claudio Cartoni, Silvia Maria Trisolini, Anna Maria Testi, Anna Paola Iori, Giampaolo Bucaneve, Robin Foà
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-10-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
KPC-K.pneumoniae
Hematological malignanciy
Carriers
Bacteremia
Mortality
Initial active treatment
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-021-06747-8

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