Association of Evidence-Based Care Processes With Mortality in Staphylococcus aureus Bacteremia at Veterans Health Administration Hospitals, 2003-2014
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DOI: 10.1001/jamainternmed.2017.3958
Abstract: Importance Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia is common and frequently associated with poor outcomes. Evidence indicates that specific care processes are associated with improved outcomes for patients with S aureus bacteremia, including appropriate antibiotic prescribing, use of… read more here.
Keywords: care processes; care; aureus bacteremia; mortality ... See more keywords
Economic Analysis of Infectious Disease Consultation for Staphylococcus aureus Bacteremia Among Hospitalized Patients
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DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2022.34186
Abstract: This economic evaluation investigates the savings associated with infectious disease consultation for management of Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia among hospitalized patients. read more here.
Keywords: bacteremia among; staphylococcus aureus; disease consultation; aureus bacteremia ... See more keywords
Lack of correlation of virulence gene profiles of Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia isolates with mortality.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.micpath.2019.103543
Abstract: PURPOSE Whole genome sequencing (WGS) analysis of Staphylococcus aureus is increasingly used in clinical practice. Although bioinformatics tools used in WGS analysis readily define the S. aureus virulome, the clinical value of this type of… read more here.
Keywords: aureus bacteremia; virulence; staphylococcus aureus; sab isolates ... See more keywords
Practice Patterns of Providers for the Management ofStaphylococcus aureus Bacteremia in Children: Results of an Emerging Infections Network Survey
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DOI: 10.1093/jpids/piy022
Abstract: Abstract We conducted a survey of pediatric infectious diseases providers in the Emerging Infections Network regarding the workup and treatment of children withStaphylococcus aureus bacteremia (SAB). We found significant practice variation in the management of… read more here.
Keywords: aureus bacteremia; infections network; survey; emerging infections ... See more keywords
269. Clinical Characteristics and Outcomes of Persistent Staphylococcus aureus Bacteremia
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DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofaa439.313
Abstract: Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia (SAB) is a leading cause of bacteremia and persistent SAB is associated with poor outcomes. We evaluated key clinical characteristics and outcomes associated with persistent SAB. We reviewed patients enrolled in a… read more here.
Keywords: aureus bacteremia; staphylococcus aureus; persistent bacteremia; bacteremia ... See more keywords
Staphylococcus aureus Bacteremia in Patients Infected With COVID-19: A Case Series
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DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofaa518
Abstract: Abstract Background Previous viral pandemics have shown that secondary bacterial infections result in higher morbidity and mortality, with Staphylococcus aureus being the primary causative pathogen. The impact of secondary S. aureus bacteremia on mortality in… read more here.
Keywords: aureus bacteremia; staphylococcus aureus; secondary aureus; mortality ... See more keywords
The Effect of Insurance on Appropriate Hospital Discharge Antibiotics for Patients With Staphylococcus aureus Bacteremia
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DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofaa568
Abstract: Abstract Background Inappropriate antimicrobial therapy of Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia (SAB) is associated with worsened outcomes. The impact of insurance coverage on appropriate selection of antibiotics at discharge is poorly understood. Methods We used a retrospective… read more here.
Keywords: aureus bacteremia; staphylococcus aureus; insurance; prescribed inappropriate ... See more keywords
What Is the Optimal Follow-up Length for Mortality in Staphylococcus aureus Bacteremia? Observations From a Systematic Review of Attributable Mortality
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DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofac096
Abstract: Abstract Background Deaths following Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia (SAB) may be related or unrelated to the infection. In SAB therapeutics research, the length of follow-up should be optimized to capture most attributable deaths and minimize nonattributable… read more here.
Keywords: attributable deaths; sab; attributable mortality; staphylococcus aureus ... See more keywords
All-Cause and Infection-Related Mortality in Staphylococcus aureus Bacteremia, a Multicenter Prospective Cohort Study
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DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofac653
Abstract: Abstract Background Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia (SAB) is a heterogeneous disease with changing epidemiology due to changing demographics and evolving clinical management. SAB is associated with high mortality, but the current fraction of infection-related mortality is… read more here.
Keywords: infection; staphylococcus aureus; mortality; infection related ... See more keywords
Impact of an Antimicrobial Stewardship Initiative Focused on Staphylococcus aureus Bacteremia
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DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofx163.1276
Abstract: Abstract Background Data exists to support a mortality reduction from S. aureus bacteremia with adherence to evidence-based recommendations. Therefore, our Antimicrobial Stewardship Team instituted a guideline focused on S. aureus bacteremia management. This study outlines… read more here.
Keywords: aureus bacteremia; antimicrobial stewardship; bacteremia; post implementation ... See more keywords
The Importance of an Infectious Disease Consult in Management of Staphylococcus aureus Bacteremia
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DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofx163.1467
Abstract: Conclusions Staphylococcus aureus (SA) bacteremia carries a high mortality rate. Timely and appropriate management of SA bacteremia is critical for better outcome of patients, as well as reducing complication, and length of hospital stay. As… read more here.
Keywords: aureus bacteremia; staphylococcus aureus; infectious disease; management ... See more keywords