Differences in the distribution of pathogens and antimicrobial resistance in bloodstream infections in migrants compared with non-migrants in Denmark

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We wish to study disparities in bloodstream infections in migrants and non-migrants by comparing the distribution of pathogens and their resistance patterns in long-term migrants with that in non-migrants in Denmark. We identified 4,703 bloodstream infection cases. Family-reunified migrants and refugees had higher odds of Escherichia coli than non-migrants (OR 1.89 95%CI: 1.46–2.44 and OR 1.55 95%CI: 1.25–1.92) and lower odds of Streptococcus pneumoniae (OR 0.38 95%CI: 0.21–0.67 and OR 0.52 95%CI: 0.34–0.81). Differences in pathogen distribution were only prevalent in community-acquired bloodstream infections. Refugees had higher odds of Escherichia coli resistant to piperacillin-tazobactam, ciprofloxacin, and gentamicin compared with non-migrants. Family-reunified migrants had higher odds of Escherichia coli and other Enterobacterales resistant to ciprofloxacin
OriginalsprogEngelsk
TidsskriftInfectious Diseases
Vol/bind55
Udgave nummer3
Sider (fra-til)165-174
Antal sider10
ISSN2374-4235
DOI
StatusUdgivet - 2023

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