[Incidence, treatment and outcome of anaerobic bacteremia].
In this paper, we discussed the incidence and clinical significance of blood cultures positive for anaerobes. Anaerobic bacteria is uncommon, accounting for 0.5-13% of all positive cultures. The incidence depend on the institution. Recent findings of a multicenter prospective observational trials showed that in vitro activity of the agents directed at Bacteroides species reliably predicts outcome. When a positive anaerobic blood culture was noted, appropriate action must be taken, since negligence in this respect may seriously impair the outcome of patients.
Watanabe
Kunitomo
K
Division of Anaerobic Research, Life Science Research Center, Gifu University.
Mikamo
Hiroshige
H
Tanaka
Kaori
K
D016470:Bacteremia / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000382:microbiology*; D001421:Bacteria, Anaerobic / Q000302:isolation & purification; D001769:Blood / Q000382:microbiology; D006801:Humans