Predictors of mortality among adult, old and the oldest old patients with bloodstream infections: An age comparison.

CONCLUSIONS: BSIs have a high impact on survival in old and oldest old patients. BSIs by gram-positive pathogens, in particular MRSA and Enterococcus spp, should be a wake-up call for physicians, who should focus efforts on adequate and prompt antibiotic and support treatment.
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Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine - January 4, 2021 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Giovannenze F, Murri R, Palazzolo C, Taccari F, Camici M, Spanu T, Posteraro B, Sanguinetti M, Cauda R, Onder G, Fantoni M Tags: Eur J Intern Med Source Type: research