Risk factors and mortality for elderly patients with Bloodstream infection of Carbapenem resistance Klebsiella pneumoniae:a 10-year longitudinal study in China
Abstract:Background: Bloodstream infection (BSI) caused by carbapenem resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae (CRKP), especially in elderly patients, results in higher morbidity and mortality. The purpose of this study was to assess risk factors associated with CRKP BSI and mortality among elderly patients in China.Methods: In this retrospective cohort study, we enrolled 252 inpatients aged ≥65 years with BSI caused by KP from January 2011 to December 2020 in China. Data regarding demographic, microbiological characteristics, … Show more
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