Trends in the prevalence of bloodstream infections in Spanish hospitals (2013–2023) | Synapse
February 14, 2026Open Access
Trends in the prevalence of bloodstream infections in Spanish hospitals (2013–2023)
Key Points
To examine the trends in the prevalence of bloodstream infections (BSI) among hospitalized patients in Spain from 2013 to 2023.
Analyzed data from hospitals across Spain
Focused on both hospital-acquired and community-acquired bloodstream infections
Identified trends over the last decade
High prevalence of bloodstream infections in hospitalized patients
Increased rates for both hospital-acquired and community-acquired BSIs
Ongoing trends highlight the need for continued public health efforts
Abstract
The prevalence of BSI in hospitalised patients in Spain is high and has been increasing over the past decade for both HA-BSI and CA-BSI, underscoring the need for continued efforts to reduce BSI rates.