An evaluation of outcomes and hospital readmissions among individuals with candidemia using statewide surveillance

Using statewide surveillance, we describe candidemia in Connecticut during 2019-2020. Mortality was high among individuals with candidemia, and the readmission rate was high among survivors. Mortality and readmission were associated with hospital-onset candidemia. Understanding risk factors for mort...

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Published inInfection control and hospital epidemiology p. 1
Main Authors Suschana, Elizabeth, Correa, Maria A, Meek, James, Banach, David B
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.08.2024
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Summary:Using statewide surveillance, we describe candidemia in Connecticut during 2019-2020. Mortality was high among individuals with candidemia, and the readmission rate was high among survivors. Mortality and readmission were associated with hospital-onset candidemia. Understanding risk factors for mortality and readmission can optimize prevention strategies to reduce mortality and readmissions.
ISSN:1559-6834
DOI:10.1017/ice.2024.52