Gram‐Negative Bacteremia upon Hospital Admission: When Should <i>Pseudomonas</i> <i>aeruginosa</i> Be Suspected?

Abstract

P. aeruginosa bacteremia upon hospital admission in patients without severe immunodeficiency is rare. Among immunocompetent patients with suspected GNR bacteremia who have >or= 2 predictors, empirical anti-pseudomonal treatment is warranted.