Risk factors associated with inappropriate empirical antimicrobial treatment in bloodstream infections. A cohort study

Introduction: Bloodstream infections (BSI) are a major cause of mortality all over the world. Inappropriate empirical antimicrobial treatment (i-EAT) impact on mortality has been largely reported. However, information on related factors for the election of i-EAT in the treatment of BSI in adults is...

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Published in:	Frontiers in Pharmacology
Main Authors:	Beatriz Dietl, Lucía Boix-Palop, Laura Gisbert, Aina Mateu, Gemma Garreta, Mariona Xercavins, Cristina Badía, María López-Sánchez, Josefa Pérez, Esther Calbo
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-03-01
Subjects:	bacteremia bloodstream infections (BSI) anti-bacterial agents-therapeutic use risk factors antimicrobial therapy antimicrobial stewardship (ASP) intervention
Online Access:	https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphar.2023.1132530/full