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Bacteroides bacteremia

P F Lawrence, G W Tietjen, S Gingrich

    Annals of Surgery
    |November 1, 1977
    PubMed
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    Bacteroides bacteremia, often from the gut, is more common than expected. Survival depends on organ health and source drainage, not just antibiotics.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical Microbiology
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Clinical Bacteriology

    Background:

    • Bacteroides species are common commensals in the gastrointestinal and genitourinary tracts.
    • Bacteroides bacteremia can occur, particularly following invasive procedures or in immunocompromised individuals.
    • The clinical significance and outcomes of Bacteroides bacteremia require further elucidation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the frequency and sources of Bacteroides bacteremia.
    • To determine factors influencing patient survival during Bacteroides bacteremia.
    • To evaluate the efficacy of different therapeutic strategies, including antibiotics and surgical drainage.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of clinical cases with identified Bacteroides bacteremia.

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  • Analysis of patient demographics, clinical presentation, and underlying conditions.
  • Correlation of treatment modalities (antibiotics, drainage) with patient outcomes.

    • Main Results:

    • Bacteroides bacteremia is more frequent than anticipated with appropriate culture techniques.
    • Common sources include contamination from the gastrointestinal and genitourinary tracts.
    • Patient survival is strongly associated with the degree of pre-existing organ impairment and the implementation of adequate surgical drainage.

    Conclusions:

    • Early identification of the bacteremia source and prompt surgical drainage are crucial for effective management.
    • Antibiotic therapy alone may not significantly improve survival, especially in the absence of drainage.
    • Further research is needed to identify susceptible patient populations with impaired host resistance.