Bloodstream Infections and Colonization in Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant Recipients at a South African Center: A Retrospective Analysis.

Bacterial bloodstream infections (BSIs) are a serious complication after hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT), especially when caused by multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacteria. However, data on BSIs post-HSCT from centers in sub-Saharan Africa are limited. This study aims to describe the incidence, etiology, and outcomes of BSIs, including those caused by carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales (CRE), in both autologous and allogenic HSCT recipients in South Africa.