In recent years, enterococcal bacteremia has become more prevalent, particularly among hospitalized patients. Antibiotic resistance in enterococci infections has also grown, particularly to cephalosporins, ampicillin, and vancomycin. This is primarily due to poor antibiotic usage, with certain environmental variables contributing. According to one study, ampicillin resistance was detected in 63.5% of patients, with a death rate of 18.8%. Male patients and vancomycin resistance were linked to a greater death rate. When compared to incorrect or excessive antibiotic usage, adequate antibiotic treatment lowered the risk of mortality. Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid treatment was associated with decreased mortality and shorter hospital stays. Male gender and vancomycin resistance were found to be independent risk factors for death. In these individuals, the administration of inappropriate antibiotics greatly increases mortality. Furthermore, antibiotic usage had no effect.

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