In the multivariable model, independent predictors of bacteremia included male sex, shorter symptom duration, prior extended-spectrum β-lactamase-producing and carbapenem-resistant organisms colonization or infection, CCI ≥ 2, diabetes mellitus, qSOFA ≥ 2, C-reactive protein > 100 mg/L, and procalcitonin ≥ 0.5 ng/mL. Here, CRP is linked to infection.