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L Nicolle1, M McIntyre, D Hoban

  • 1Deer Lodge Centre and Section of Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, and Department of Medical Microbiology, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba.

The Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases = Journal Canadien Des Maladies Infectieuses
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This study reviewed bacteremia episodes in a long-term care facility over 7.5 years. Findings suggest a lower bacteremia rate and potentially reduced case fatality compared to other facilities.

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Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Epidemiology
  • Geriatric Medicine

Background:

  • Bacteremia (bacteria in the bloodstream) is a serious concern in long-term care facilities (LTCFs).
  • Understanding the incidence, causative organisms, and outcomes of bacteremia is crucial for infection control in this vulnerable population.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze episodes of bacteremia in an LTCF over a 7.5-year period.
  • To determine the common pathogens, sources, and case fatality rates associated with bacteremia in this setting.
  • To compare findings with previously reported rates from other North American LTCFs.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 29 bacteremia episodes from July 1984 to December 1991.
  • Identification of infecting organisms, primary sources of infection, and patient outcomes.
  • Calculation of bacteremia incidence rate per 100,000 patient-days.

Main Results:

  • An overall bacteremia rate of 4.35/100,000 patient-days was observed.
  • Escherichia coli was the most frequent pathogen (11 episodes), followed by Streptococcus pneumoniae (4), Proteus mirabilis (3), Staphylococcus aureus (3), and Bacteroides species (2).
  • The urinary tract was the most common source (45%), followed by gastrointestinal (17%), pneumonia (14%), and skin (14%).
  • The overall case fatality rate was 24%, significantly decreasing to 9.5% in the final six years of the study.
  • The observed bacteremia rate was approximately 10-fold lower than reported in other North American LTCFs.

Conclusions:

  • The study identified a lower incidence of bacteremia and a potentially reduced case fatality rate in this LTCF compared to other facilities.
  • The urinary tract remains the primary site for bacteremia in long-term care settings.
  • These findings highlight the importance of targeted infection control strategies, particularly for urinary tract infections, in LTCFs.