Bloodstream infections in hospitalized adults with dengue fever: Clinical characteristics and recommended empirical therapy

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Title:	Bloodstream infections in hospitalized adults with dengue fever: Clinical characteristics and recommended empirical therapy
Authors:	Syue, Ling-Shan Hung-Jen Tang(湯宏仁) Hung, Yuan-Pin Chen, Po-Lin Li, Chia-Wen Li, Ming-Chi Tsai, Pei-Fang Liu, Ching-Chuan Lee, Nan-Yao Ko, Wen-Chien
Contributors:	Natl Cheng Kung Univ Hosp, Dept Internal Med Natl Cheng Kung Univ Hosp, Ctr Infect Control Chi Mei Med Ctr, Dept Med Chia Nan Univ Pharm & Sci, Dept Hlth & Nutr Minist Hlth & Welf, Dept Internal Med, Tainan Hosp Natl Cheng Kung Univ Hosp, Dept Pathol Natl Cheng Kung Univ Hosp, Dept Pediat Natl Cheng Kung Univ, Dept Med, Coll Med
Keywords:	Severe dengue Sepsis Bacteremia Candidemia Empirical therapy Concurrent infection Fatality
Date:	2019-04
Issue Date:	2020-07-29 13:53:34 (UTC+8)
Publisher:	ELSEVIER TAIWAN
Abstract:	Background: Dengue is an important mosquito-borne tropical viral disease and dual infection, though rare, has been regarded as a risk factor for severe disease and mortality. However, few studies focused on bloodstream infections (BSIs) and empirical antibiotic therapy rarely addressed. Methods: Dengue patients with concurrent or subsequent BSIs between July 1 and December 31, 2015 were included. Clinical information, laboratory data, and drug susceptibility data were collected. Results: Totally 80 patients, with an in-hospital mortality rate of 32.5%, were included and categorized into three groups. 32 patients in Group I (BSI onset within 48 h after admission), 32 in Group II (between 48 h and one week), and 16 in Group III (more than one week). Patients in Group I were older (mean age: 75.6 vs. 72.6 or 69.6 years; P = 0.01) and had a higher Charlson comorbidity index (3.1 vs. 1.8 or 1.9; P = 0.02) than those in Group II or III. Streptococcus species (28.9%, 11/38) and Escherichia coli (23.7%, 9/38) were major pathogens in Group I. Enterobacteriaceae (38.2%, 13/34) isolates predominated in Group II. Fatal patients more often received inappropriate empirical antibiotic than the survivors (61.5% vs. 35.2%; P = 0.03). According to susceptibility data, pathogens in Group I and II shared similar susceptibility profiles, and levofloxacin, cefepime, or piperacillin/tazobactam, can be empirically prescribed for those hospitalized within one week. Conclusions: BSI pathogens vary among dengue patients. For adults with dengue and suspected BSI hospitalized within one week, empirical antimicrobial agents are recommended. Copyright (C) 2018, Taiwan Society of Microbiology. Published by Elsevier Taiwan LLC.
Relation:	Journal of Microbiology Immunology and Infection, v.52, n.2, pp.225-232
Appears in Collections:	[Dept. of Health and Nutrition (including master's program)] Periodical Articles

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