Impact of infection by vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus on survival and resource utilization for patients with leukemia

Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2002 Aug;23(8):471-4. doi: 10.1086/502089.

Abstract

We estimated the impact of vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE) infection on the outcomes of patients with leukemia in a case-control study. Compared with their matched controls (n = 45), cases (n = 23) had 22% greater total charges and shorter survival (P = .04). These findings substantiate the need for aggressive interventions to prevent VRE transmission.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Case-Control Studies
  • Enterococcus*
  • Female
  • Gram-Positive Bacterial Infections / complications*
  • Health Care Costs
  • Humans
  • Leukemia / economics
  • Leukemia / microbiology*
  • Leukemia / mortality
  • Longitudinal Studies
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • New York City / epidemiology
  • Survival Rate
  • Vancomycin Resistance*