Characteristics, incidence and outcome of polymicrobial bloodstream infections: a nationwide population-based study, Finland, 2004–2018
Polymicrobial BSI incidence increased twofold during 2004-2018. The case fatality was considerably higher in polymicrobial than in monomicrobial episodes, likely related to patients' older age and more severe comorbidity. Our findings emphasize the need for prompt recognition of patients at risk to guide the choice of empiric treatment.
Authors
- Jukka Ollgren
- Kirsi Skogberg (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0542-086X)
- Asko Järvinen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1906-7665)
- Outi Lyytikäinen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6449-1721)
- Keiju S. K. Kontula (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9260-2305)
Institutions
- University of Helsinki (FI)
- Helsinki University Hospital (FI)
- Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (FI)
- Hospital District of Helsinki and Uusimaa (FI)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Infection
- Published
- 2025-09-25
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s15010-025-02642-5
- Primary Topic
- Bacterial Identification and Susceptibility Testing
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Helsingin Yliopisto
- Helsingin ja Uudenmaan Sairaanhoitopiiri