Table 3 Outcome analysis of bacteremic patients with liver cirrhosis (n = 104).

From: Afebrile Bacteremia in Adult Emergency Department Patients with Liver Cirrhosis: Clinical Characteristics and Outcomes

Variables, n (%)

Afebrile group (n = 55)

Febrile group (n = 49)

p value

Inappropriate antibiotics use

24 (43.6)

10 (20.4)

0.01*

 Effective antibioticsa

34 (61.8)

39 (79.6)

0.048*

 Antibiotics within 24 hours

47 (85.5)

49 (100)

0.01*

Intensive care unit transfer

21 (38.2)

9 (18.4)

0.03*

Shock

26 (47.3)

23 (46.9)

0.97

Endotracheal intubation

15 (27.3)

5 (10.2)

0.03*

Renal replacement therapy

3 (5.5)

2 (4.1)

0.74

30-day mortality

22 (40)

9 (18.4)

0.02*

  1. a-The isolated microorganism was sensitive to the selected antimicrobial agents based on an in vitro susceptibility test result.
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