Publications by authors named "Antonio J J Santimano"
J Infect Public Health
January 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the impact of inappropriate antibiotic use on patients with hematological malignancies and bloodstream infections, highlighting its role in increasing mortality and resistance issues.
- A total of 1166 episodes of febrile neutropenia were analyzed, revealing that 81% of isolated microorganisms were gram-negative, with a significant portion resistant to standard treatments.
- The findings indicate high mortality rates (23%) and emphasize the importance of current resistance patterns and risk factors like age and septic shock in making antimicrobial treatment decisions.
