Non-necrotizing and necrotizing soft tissue infections in South America: A retrospective cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study analyzed and described factors related to necrotizing or non-necrotizing soft tissue infections (SSTIs) in a hospitalized patient population in Northeastern South America.

Materials and methods

This retrospective study included patients hospitalized with SSTIs between January 2011 and December 2016. The main factors related to necrotizing SSTIs (NSTIs) or non-necrotizing SSTIs were analyzed together or separately.

Results

Of 344 SSTI patients (161 [46.8%] non-necrotizing, 183 [53.2%] necrotizing), NSTI patients had a higher incidence of heart disease (P = 0.0081) and peripheral arterial disease (PAD; p < 0.001), more antibiotic use, and longer hospital stay (P < 0.001). NSTI was associated with a 9.58, 33.28, 2.34, and 2.27 t

SUBMITTER: Gomes Siqueira GL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7498730 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature