Population-Based Incidence and Characteristics of Adult Escherichia coli Bloodstream Infection in Queensland, Australia, From 2000 to 2019.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There is increasing morbidity and mortality attributed to escalating incidence of Escherichia coli bloodstream infection (BSI). The epidemiology of E. coli BSI is dynamic and differs across populations. This study aimed to describe this epidemiology in Queensland, Australia.

Methods

Incident E. coli BSIs (new or recurring ≥30 days from previous BSI) in adult (≥15 years) Queenslanders were identified from 2000 to 2019 using Queensland Health databases. Incidence rates, crude and standardized by age and gender, were calculated. Negative binomial regressions were performed to determine predictors of E. coli BSI incidence.

Results

From 2000 to 2019, 30 350 E. coli BSIs in 27 793 patients were detected; the standardized inciden

SUBMITTER: Ling W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10034595 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature