Abstract:days prior to hospitalisation. Crude in-hospital mortality and composite cure rate (significant resolution or complete resolution of all signs and symptoms of the infection), defined as both clinical cure and microbiological eradication were evaluated. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS statistics v24.0. Results A total of 155 infections in 87 patients were included. Mean age was 67 (IQR 50-75) years. Median CCI was 3 (IQR 1-5). 43.9% of patients had previous hospitalisation and in 42.4% of patients… Show more
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