Predictors of mortality in bloodstream infections caused by Klebsiella pneumoniae carbapenemase-producing K. pneumoniae: importance of combination therapy.

M, Tumbarello; P, Viale; C, Viscoli; EM, Trecarichi; F, Tumietto; A, Marchese; T, Spanu; S, Ambretti; F, Ginocchio; F, Cristini; AR, Losito; S, Tedeschi; R, Cauda; M, Bassetti

doi:10.1093/cid/cis588

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Predictors of mortality in bloodstream infections caused by Klebsiella pneumoniae carbapenemase-producing K. pneumoniae: importance of combination therapy.

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Tumbarello M

Viale P

Viscoli C

Abstract

<h4>Background</h4>The spread of Klebsiella pneumoniae (Kp) strains that produce K. pneumoniae carbapenemases (KPCs) has become a significant problem, and treatment of infections caused by these pathogens is a major challenge for clinicians.<h4>Methods</h4>In this multicenter retrospective cohort st...

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