Bacterial microorganisms associated with bloodstream infections in patients with burns at a reference center in Mexico City
Keywords:
Bloodstream infection, burns, nosocomial infectionAbstract
Burn injuries cause an alteration in the skin barrier for infections, which allows the entry of
microorganisms. Depending on the burn type, the prognosis may vary; however, the most
important cause of morbidity and mortality in this type of patients are nosocomial infections,
and a very serious one is the bloodstream. In this study we described the microorganisms that
cause bloodstream infections in patients with burns in a period of three years. We included patients with burns treated from January 2013 to December 2015. The microorganisms causing
the infection and their susceptibility profiles were identified. Demographic, clinical and outcome
variables were compared with patients who did not present this infection. Thirty-two patients (7.7%) developed bloodstream infection and we identified 65 ethiological agents. Interestingly, P. aeruginosa was the most frequently identified microorganism, observing multidrug resistance in its susceptibility profile. This complication was observed in patients with a higher percentage of body surface area and was associated with an increase in hospital stay.
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