Blood stream infections due to OXA-48-like carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae: treatment and survival

Balkan, Ilker; Aygun, Gokhan; Aydin, Selda; Mutcali, Sibel; Kara, Zehra; Kuskucu, Mert; Midilli, Kenan; Semen, Vicdan; Aras, Sukru; Yemisen, Mucahit; Mete, Bilgül; Ozaras, Reşat; Saltoglu, Neşe; Tabak, Ömer; Ozturk, Recep

doi:10.1016/j.ijid.2014.05.012

Blood stream infections due to OXA-48-like carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae: treatment and survival

Balkan I. I., Aygun G., Aydin S., Mutcali S. I., Kara Z., Kuskucu M., ...More

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES, vol.26, pp.51-56, 2014 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 26
Publication Date: 2014
Doi Number: 10.1016/j.ijid.2014.05.012
Journal Name: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Page Numbers: pp.51-56
Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: Blood stream infections (BSIs) due to carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) are associated with high hospital mortality rates and present a tremendous challenge to clinicians. The optimal treatment remains undefined. We aimed to investigate the risk factors for mortality and the correlation between different treatment modalities and outcomes.