BACTERIUM: Study for a Machine-learning-based Model to Predict Bloodstream Infections
Recruiting
Observational Study
Infection, Bloodstream
No Study Drug
Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Observational
- Participants needed
- 5,000 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS · Other
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About This Trial
An increase of healthcare-associated infections caused by multidrug- resistant organisms (MRDO) is currently observed. One of the main causes of the emergence of a MDRO infection is an overuse of antibiotics. Therefore, saving useless antibiotic treatment is currently a priority from a public health point of view. The evaluation of the risk of having a bloodstream infection will allow both activat…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
1. adult patients hospitalized at the Gemelli Polyclinic Foundation
2. having at least one performed blood culture
3. starting an antibiotic therapy
Exclusion Criteria:
1. blood cultures with contaminants
2. \<18 years old
3. died after less than 48 hours from blood cultures p…
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