Increasing burden of <i>Escherichia coli</i>, <i>Klebsiella pneumoniae</i>, and <i>Enterococcus faecium</i> in hospital-acquired bloodstream infections (2000–2014): A national dynamic cohort study

Abstract

The epidemiology of hospital-acquired bloodstream infections (HABSIs) based on the Belgian national surveillance program was analyzed (2000-2014). Our mixed-effects regression analysis identified increased rates of Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, and Enterococcus faecium. HABSI incidence and resistance patterns should be further monitored because of their impact on proper empiric antibiotic therapy.