Risk factors and mortality for nosocomial bloodstream infections in elderly patients

Reunes, S.; Rombaut, V.; Vogelaers, D.; Brusselaers, N.; Lizy, C.; Cankurtaran, M.; Labeau, S.; Petrovic, M.; Blot, S.

doi:10.1016/j.ejim.2011.02.004

Risk factors and mortality for nosocomial bloodstream infections in elderly patients

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Reunes S., Rombaut V., Vogelaers D., Brusselaers N., Lizy C., Cankurtaran M., ...More

EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF INTERNAL MEDICINE, vol.22, no.5, 2011 (SCI-Expanded)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 22 Issue: 5
Publication Date: 2011
Doi Number: 10.1016/j.ejim.2011.02.004
Journal Name: EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF INTERNAL MEDICINE
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objective: To determine risk factors for nosocomial bloodstream infection (BSI) and associated mortality in geriatric patients in geriatric and internal medicine wards at a university hospital.