The univariate analysis identified the variables as predictors of MDR GNB-related mortality included lung focus (P = 0.001),nosocomial origin (P = 0.002), graft from donation after cardiac death or deceased donors (P = 0.023), presence of other concomitant BSI (P < 0.001), temperature of 40 C or greater at the onset of BSI (P = 0.039), creatinine > 1.5 mg/dl at onset of MDR GNB (P = 0.006), albumin < 30 g/L (P = 0.009), platelet count < 50,000/mm3 (P < 0.001), and septic shock (P < 0.001). The gene discussed is ALB; the disease is septic shock.