Temporal Changes in the Incidence and 30-Day Mortality associated with Bacteremia in Hospitalized Patients from 1992 through 2006: A Population-based Cohort Study

Abstract

The occurrence of bacteremia in Northern Denmark, regardless of the place of acquisition, increased considerably in the past 15 years, and bacteremia was associated with persistently high 30-day mortality. Thus, bacteremia remains a clinical and public health concern.