Risk factors for mortality in patients with nosocomial Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia

Bastug A., Yilmaz G., Kayaaslan B., Akinci E., Bodur H.

TURKISH JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES, vol.42, pp.1222-1229, 2012 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 42
  • Publication Date: 2012
  • Doi Number: 10.3906/sag-1201-24
  • Journal Name: TURKISH JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.1222-1229
  • Süleyman Demirel University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Aim: Bloodstream infections (BSIs) due to Staphylococcus aureus have become increasingly common in hospitals worldwide. The aim of this study was to evaluate the risk factors for mortality of nosocomial BSI due to S. aureus.