Host factors in bacteremic CAP

Background: Bacteremia indicates virulence of pathogen or impaired host defence. Bacteremic CAP are presented by severe clinical course and high mortality rate. Beside virulence of pathogens we wanted to evaluate host factors leading to bacteremia and thus forecasting severe outcome. Material and Methods: The analysis is retrospective. It includes all pts hospitalised due to bacteremic CAP in 2002. All the data are from patients files. Results: 18 patients fulfilled inclusion criteria (33% women), average age 69.7 years. 83% had at least 1 accompanying chronic disease, 16% were smokers, 33% ex smokers, 16% were…