The term of End Stage of Liver Disease (ESLD) was raised in 80's of 20 Century, but without a restrict definition. Infections are the cause and effect in occurrence and development of ESLD, which not only induce or exacerbate ESLD, but also are the most combined complication. Multi-resistant bacteria, multi-organ injury, selection of anti-microbes, supporting treatment, disorder of intestine microbiota, et al are dilemma in clinical practice. Appropriate and formal diagnosis and treatment of ESLD combined infection are imperious nowadays.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
2,000
This is an observation study, no specific antibiotics will be indicated during treatment
Department of Infectious Disease, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology
Wuhan, Hubei, China
RECRUITINGComplete response rate to empirical antibiotic treatment
The percentage of patients who achieved complete recovery from combined infection after empirical antibiotic treatment
Time frame: 6 months
Non-liver transplant survival
Non-liver transplant survival rate at 30 days, 60 days and 6 months after empirical antibiotic treatment
Time frame: 6 months
Hospitalization time
Days of hospitalization after empirical antibiotic treatment
Time frame: 6 months
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