Escherichia coli bloodstream infection outcomes and preventability: a six-month prospective observational study

ConclusionsE. coli BSI has an appreciable mortality, with little in the way of modifiable risk factors for mortality or prolonged hospital stay. Attention to urinary catheter use is likely to be the most useful way to reduce the incidence, but current UK reduction targets may be unachievable.
Source: Journal of Hospital Infection - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research