Six-year prospective study of risk and prognostic factors in patients withnosocomial sepsis caused by Acinetobacter baumannii

In this prospective study, the risk factors associated with nosocomial seps is Caused by Acineto-bacter baumannii or Pseudomonas aeruginosa were compar ed. Prior use of broad-spectrum antibiotics, urinary tract catheter, prior surgery, and mechanical ventilation were significantly associated with noso comial sepsis caused by Acinetobacter baumannii. The mean prognostic factor s significantly associated with mortality were known focus of infection, mu ltiresistant Acinetobacter baumannii, and inappropriate antibiotic treatmen t. Adequate knowledge of these findings is important to ensure appropriate management of patients and rational use of antibiotics.