Sepsis Incidence: A Population-Based Study

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Authors

Lisa Mellhammar · Lund University

Sven Wullt · Lund University

Åsa Lindberg · Hallands sjukhus Halmstad

Peter Lanbeck · Lund University

Bértil Christensson · Lund University

Adam Linder · Lund University

Abstract

The incidence of sepsis with organ dysfunction is higher than most previous estimates independent of definition. The inclusion of all inpatients started on intravenous antibiotic treatment of sepsis in a population makes an accurate assessment of sepsis incidence possible.

Topics & Keywords

Sepsis Diagnosis and Treatment Nosocomial Infections in ICU Bacterial Identification and Susceptibility Testing

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Open Forum Infectious Diseases

Volume 3, Issue 4, pp. ofw207-ofw207

DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofw207

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