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The increasing importance of polymicrobial bacteremia.

D Kiani, E L Quinn, K H Burch

    JAMA
    |September 7, 1979
    PubMed
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    Polymicrobial bacteremia, a serious bloodstream infection, doubled between 1970 and 1975. This infection, often linked to invasive procedures and certain medical conditions, had a significantly higher mortality rate compared to monomicrobial bacteremia.

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    Area of Science:

    • Infectious Diseases
    • Clinical Microbiology
    • Epidemiology

    Background:

    • Polymicrobial bacteremia, defined as bloodstream infections involving multiple microorganisms, has been an increasing concern.
    • Understanding the risk factors and outcomes associated with polymicrobial bacteremia is crucial for patient management.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the trends, associated conditions, and mortality rates of polymicrobial bacteremia.
    • To compare the microbiological characteristics and outcomes of polymicrobial bacteremia with monomicrobial bacteremia.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective analysis of patient data on bloodstream infections.
    • Identification and comparison of bacterial isolates (Gram-negative aerobic, anaerobic) in polymicrobial versus monomicrobial cases.

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  • Statistical analysis of associated conditions, procedures, and mortality rates.

    • Main Results:

    • Polymicrobial bacteremia incidence rose from 6% to 13% between 1970 and 1975.
    • Commonly associated with genitourinary (27%) and gastrointestinal (26%) conditions, invasive procedures (68%), hospitalization (73%), malignancies (25%), and chemotherapy (34%).
    • Mortality was significantly higher in polymicrobial bacteremia (44.5%) compared to monomicrobial bacteremia (18.0%).

    Conclusions:

    • Polymicrobial bacteremia is an increasing and serious infection with distinct risk factors.
    • The higher mortality associated with polymicrobial bacteremia underscores the need for prompt and effective treatment strategies.
    • Gram-negative aerobic and anaerobic bacteria are frequently implicated in polymicrobial bloodstream infections.