Comparison of morbidity and mortality after bloodstream infection with vancomycin-resistant versus -susceptible Enterococcus faecium: a nationwide cohort study in Denmark, 2010–2019

Comparison of morbidity and mortality after bloodstream infection with vancomycin-resistant versus -susceptible Enterococcus faecium: a nationwide cohort study in Denmark, 2010–2019

ABSTRACTThe emergence of bloodstream infections (BSI) caused by vancomycin-resistant Enterococci (VRE) has caused concern. Nonetheless, it remains unclear whether these types are associated with an excess risk of severe outcomes when compared with infections caused by vancomycin-susceptible Enteroco...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Peter Bager, Jonas Kähler, Mikael Andersson, Barbara Juliane Holzknecht, Sanne Grønvall Kjær Hansen, Kristian Schønning, Karen Leth Nielsen, Kristoffer Koch, Mette Pinholt, Marianne Voldstedlund, Anders Rhod Larsen, Brian Kristensen, Kåre Mølbak, Ute Wolff Sönksen, Sissel Skovgaard, Robert Skov, Anette M. Hammerum
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2024-12-01
Series:Emerging Microbes and Infections
Subjects:
Enterococci
vancomycin
antimicrobial resistance
nosocomial
morbidity
mortality
Online Access:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/22221751.2024.2309969

Internet

https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/22221751.2024.2309969

Similar Items