Diagnostic microbiology and infectious disease
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Diagn. Microbiol. Infect. Dis. · Dec 2016
Comparative StudyRisk factors and outcomes of afebrile bacteremia patients in an emergency department.
There is limited research on afebrile bacteremia. We aimed to compare the risk factors and outcomes of patients with afebrile and febrile infections. ⋯ This series of patients with afebrile bacteremia confirmed the previously reported associations with old age and immunocompromised conditions. Clinicians should explore the possibility of occult severe infection, and initiate early hemodynamic support and empirical antimicrobial therapy for patients with the aforementioned risk factors.