Incidence, treatment and outcome of anaerobic bacteremia
Watanabe, K.; Mikamo, H.; Tanaka, K.
Nihon Rinsho. Japanese Journal of Clinical Medicine 62(12): 2330-2336
2004
ISSN/ISBN: 0047-1852 PMID: 15597805 Document Number: 582449
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.