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Bacteraemia in the elderly

N H Ismail1, P K Lieu, C T Lien

  • 1Department of Geriatric Medicine, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore.

Annals of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore
|March 12, 1998
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Elderly patients with bacteraemia face higher mortality due to factors like older age, immobility, and respiratory infections. Community-acquired infections were more common than nosocomial ones in this Singaporean study.

Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Geriatrics
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Bacteraemia (bloodstream infection) is a serious condition, particularly in elderly patients.
  • Understanding the origins (community-acquired vs. nosocomial) and risk factors for mortality is crucial for this demographic.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe community-acquired and nosocomial bacteraemia in elderly patients in Singapore.
  • To identify factors associated with increased mortality in these patients.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 191 elderly patients (aged >60) with positive blood cultures admitted in 1995.
  • Analysis of patient demographics, infection source, bacteriology, clinical parameters, and outcomes.

Main Results:

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  • Bacteraemia was more frequently community-acquired (57.5%) than nosocomial (33%).
  • Mortality (21%) was associated with older age, nursing home origin, immobility, respiratory infections, and multiple infection sites.
  • Common pathogens included Escherichia coli, Klebsiella, and Staphylococcus aureus (both MSSA and MRSA).

Conclusions:

  • Elderly patients with bacteraemia have significant mortality, influenced by specific risk factors.
  • Prompt identification and management of these factors are essential for improving outcomes in elderly patients with bloodstream infections.