Role of Comorbidity in Mortality Related to <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> Bacteremia: A Prospective Study Using the Charlson Weighted Index of Comorbidity

Abstract

Comorbidity contributes to death in patients with SAB. The Charlson WIC is a good predictor of mortality in this population and may be a useful instrument to control comorbidity in studies aiming to investigate risk factors for death due to bacteremia.