Background Complications ofStaphylococcus aureusbacteremia (SAB) are often difficult to
identify. The ability to accurately predict the likelihood of these complications would impact
patient management. This investigation sought to define readily available clinical
characteristics that could help identify patients at risk for complicated SAB. Methods A
prospective, observational cohort study was conducted from September 1994 through
December 1999. Patients were followed up for 12 weeks after the initial positive blood …