Skin and soft tissue infections in hospitalised cancer patients: a retrospective study

Huda M Al-Mutairi, Oluwaseun Egunsola, Afaf Almutairi, Salha M Al-Dossary, Rana S Alshammasi , Dalal Salem Al-Dossari, Sheraz Ali

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Abstract

Objectives:
To assess the clinical and epidemiological characteristics of hospitalized cancer patients with skin and soft-tissue infections (SSTIs).

Methods:
An observational retrospective study was conducted between March 2016 and December 2020 at the Oncology Department of King Saudi Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Patients with complicated and uncomplicated SSTIs were included.

Results:
A total of 204 cancer patients with SSTIs were evaluated. The incidence of SSTIs was 1.67% (204/12,203). Breast cancer (39%) was the most common solid tumor in all patients with SSTIs. Exit site infection (n=84, 41.2%) was the most common SSTI in cancer patients, followed by wound infection (n=72, 35.3%), and cellulitis (n=44, 21.5%). The majority of patients received appropriate antimicrobial therapy (n=150, 73.5%).

Conclusion:
This study has shown a modest incidence of SSTIs in hospitalized cancer patients, with many of the patients received appropriate antimicrobial therapy.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1333-1340
Number of pages8
JournalSaudi Medical Journal
Volume42
Issue number12
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 4 Nov 2021
Externally publishedYes

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