ArticleInfection and drug resistance2026
Pathogen-Specific Hypoalbuminemia in Patients with Sepsis: A Retrospective Study with Propensity Score Analysis.
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- Secondary hypoalbuminemia is independently associated with in-hospital mortality in children withAnnals of medicine · 2026Article
- Association of hypoalbuminemia and timely albumin infusion with clinical outcomes in patients with sepsis: a retrospective cohort study.Frontiers in medicine · 2026Article
- Predictive Factors for Progression to Severe Pulmonary Tuberculosis in Patients with Concurrent HIV/AIDS and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Single-Center Retrospective Study.Infection and drug resistance · 2026Article
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Abstract
Background: Hypoalbuminemia has been proven to be an independent risk factor for poor prognosis in sepsis. This study attempts to provide a better understanding of the differences in sepsis-related hypoalbuminemia to facilitate efficient identification of high-risk patients by clinicians. Methods: We collected and analyzed data on 1827 patients with sepsis from the intensive care unit (ICU) retrospectively. Based on their serum albumin levels, the patients were classified into two groups: hypoalbuminemia (n=1405) and non-hypoalbuminemia (n=422). The pathogens were identified based on the results of the blood cultures. We conducted propensity score matching (PSM) to balance baseline characteristics across pathogen groups and minimize confounding factors. Results: Fourteen species of the most frequently detected pathogens were identified based on blood culture results from patients with sepsis. Eight species of pathogens, including Conclusion: Our findings highlight the significance of meticulous surveillance of serum albumin levels in septic patients exposed to different species of pathogens. It is essential to pay attention to the pathogen-specific albumin threshold, not only for the efficient identification of high-risk patients, but also for prompt therapeutic interventions that can improve patient prognosis.
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