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To determine the excess length of stay, extra costs, and mortality attributable to nosocomial bloodstream infection in critically ill patients. ⋯ The attributable mortality from nosocomial bloodstream infection is high in critically ill patients. The infection is associated with a doubling of the SICU stay, an excess length of hospital stay of 24 days in survivors, and a significant economic burden.