Postoperative Staphylococcus aureus Infections in Patients With and Without Preoperative Colonization.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Staphylococcus aureus surgical site infections (SSIs) and bloodstream infections (BSIs) are important complications of surgical procedures for which prevention remains suboptimal. Contemporary data on the incidence of and etiologic factors for these infections are needed to support the development of improved preventive strategies.

Objectives

To assess the occurrence of postoperative S aureus SSIs and BSIs and quantify its association with patient-related and contextual factors.

Design, setting, and participants

This multicenter cohort study assessed surgical patients at 33 hospitals in 10 European countries who were recruited between December 16, 2016, and September 30, 2019 (follow-up through December 30, 2019). Enrolled patients were actively followed up

SUBMITTER: Troeman DPR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10618839 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature