Early risk stratification in Staphylococcus aureus bacteraemia: External validation of the FEN-AUREUS classification in a UK cohort

International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents 2026 Open access

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Authors: Belén Gutiérrez-Gutiérrez, Luis Eduardo López-Cortés, Giulia Zumbo, Jesús Rodríguez-Baño, C. D. Russell
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijantimicag.2026.107778
Cited by: 3
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Abstract

The FEN-AUREUS classification ((https://fen-aureus.com/) assigns patients with Staphylococcus aureus bacteraemia (SAB) to phenotypes according to their portal of entry-skin/soft tissue, intravascular catheter/device, or other/unknown-and risk subphenotypes, associated with differential 30-day mortality. We validated this tool in a UK cohort of 915 patients, confirming its utility for early risk stratification in SAB.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Antimicrobial Resistance in Staphylococcus Bacterial Identification and Susceptibility Testing Infective Endocarditis Diagnosis and Management

Publication details

Journal / source
International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Volume
67
Issue
6
Pages
107778–107778
Publication date
7 March 2026
Language
EN