Risk Factors for Early Mortality in Hemato-Oncological Patients with Carbapenem Resistant Acinetobacter Baumannii (CRAB) Bacteremia

Conclusions - Bacteremia with CRAB is often fulminant and fatal, particularly among hemato-oncological patients. Early implementation of appropriate antibiotics might improve outcome. Due to the severity of the infection and the high mortality rate, prevention of this catastrophic complication in hemato-oncological patients is crucial.DisclosuresNo relevant conflicts of interest to declare.

Source: Blood - November 21, 2018 Category: Hematology Authors: Shargian-Alon, L., Gafter-Gvili, A., Wolach, O., Yeshurun, M., Raanani, P., Yahav, D. Tags: 203. Lymphocytes, Lymphocyte Activation, and Immunodeficiency, including HIV and Other Infections Source Type: research