Recurrent Pseudomonas aeruginosa Bacteremia: Report and Analysis of 19 Episodes and Review of the Literature

Conclusions Recurrent PAB accounted for 19 (7.3%) of 262 episodes of PAB in our 10-year study. It was associated with multiple comorbid conditions. The recurrent episode was usually from the same source as the prior episode of PAB. Sources of RPAB were diverse (as discussed previously), and mortality was 32% despite appropriate antipseudomonal antimicrobial therapy in all but 1 episode of those who died. We review the literature for patients with RPAB and compare these patients with those in our patient population.
Source: Infectious Diseases in Clinical Practice - Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Review Articles Source Type: research