Institutional Perspective on the Impact of Positive Blood Cultures on the Economic and Clinical Outcomes of Patients With Complicated Skin and Skin Structure Infections: Focus on Gram-Positive Infections

Bacteremia complicating SSSIs occurred in almost 50% of patients infected with gram-positive bacteria in our institution. Beyond its impact on mortality, bacteremia is associated with increased length of stay, hospital costs, and readmission. However, these data are from a single academic medical center and may not be adjusted for all applicable confounders.