Mortality in patients with high risk Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia undergoing or not PET-CT: A single center experience.

Background: Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia (SAB) is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Previous studies had shown that PET/CT can be helpfull in the management of SAB, leading to reduction of mortality. Factors associated with increased or reduced mortality are not well known.