Characteristics and Outcomes of Acinetobacter baumannii Infections in Critically Ill Patients with Cancer: A Matched Case-Control Study.

Aim: To describe the characteristics and outcomes of Acinetobacter baumannii (AB) infections in critically ill cancer patients and to evaluate the impact of AB on mortality and length of stay (LOS).

Results: In a 4-year case-control study of critically ill cancer patients, we identified 161 patients with AB infections and 232 matched patients who were treated in the intensive care unit (ICU) during the same time period, but had no AB cultures. The case and control groups were matched for APACHE II, age, gender, type of malignancy, and mechanical ventilation.