title: [Incidence, treatment and outcome of anaerobic bacteremia].
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Division of Anaerobic Research, Life Science Research Center, Gifu University.
authors.forename: Kunitomo
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Watanabe
authors.forename: Hiroshige
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Mikamo
authors.forename: Kaori
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Tanaka
mesh_terms: D016470:Bacteremia / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000382:microbiology*; D001421:Bacteria, Anaerobic / Q000302:isolation & purification; D001769:Blood / Q000382:microbiology; D006801:Humans