Table 2.
Important characteristics and outcomes noted in intra-abdominal infections caused by Achromobacter xylosoxidans.
| Characteristic | Result |
|---|---|
| Mean age (SD) | 53.9 |
| Median age (IQR) | 52.0 |
| Females | 53.1% |
| Commonest chief complaint | Abdominal pain (62.5%) |
| Surgical or interventional source control | 37.5% |
| Positive cultures | 100.0% |
| Clinical improvement/survival | 75.0% |
| Relapse | 25.0% |
| Death | 18.8% |
IQR, interquartile range; SD, standard deviation.
Values are n/N (%), unless otherwise indicated. “Positive cultures” reflect the inclusion criterion of culture confirmation. “Surgical or interventional source control” includes catheter/stent exchange or removal, percutaneous/operative drainage, or resection.