Mortality related to Verona Integron-encoded Metallo-β-lactamase-positive Pseudomonas aeruginosa: assessment by a novel clinical tool.

ABSTRACT: Background:Verona Integron-encoded Metallo-β-lactamase-positive Pseudomonas aeruginosa (VIM-PA) can cause nosocomial infections and may be responsible for increased mortality. Multidrug resistance in VIM-PA complicates treatment. We aimed to assess the contribution of VIM-PA to mortality in patients in a large tertiary care hospital in the Netherlands. Methods:A focus group of five members created a scheme to define related mortality based on clinical and diagnostic findings. Contribution to mortality was categorized as "definitely", "probably", "possibly", or "not" related to infection with VIM-PA, or as "unknown". Patients were included when infected with or carrier of VIM-PA between January 2008 and January 2016. Patient-related data and specific data on VIM-PA cultures were retrieved f

SUBMITTER: Persoon MC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6582487 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature