Rua-Figueroa et al identified risk factors for bacteremia in a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). These can help to identify a patient who may require more aggressive management. The authors are from multiple institutions in Spain.
Patient selection: systemic lupus erythematosus
89% of patients were female.
Mortality rate: 14%
Recurrent bacteremia: 27%
Nosocomial source: 35%
Most common isolates: E.coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella
