Epidemiology and Risk Factors for Bacteremia in Pediatric and Adolescent Patients

Epidemiology and Risk Factors for Bacteremia in Pediatric and Adolescent Patients

Background: Epidemiology and risk factors for bacteremia in pediatric and adolescent patients have not been fully elucidated. Objective: The purpose of this study was to identify primary causative agents of bacteremia in pediatric and adolescent patients and associated risk factors. We hypothesized...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of pharmacy practice 2021-06, Vol.34 (3), p.360-364
Hauptverfasser: Stover, Kayla R., Morrison, Austin, Collier, Tia, Schneider, Elisabeth, Wagner, Jamie L., Capino, Amanda C., Barber, Katie E.
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Sprache:eng
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Adolescent
Adult
Bacteremia - diagnosis
Bacteremia - epidemiology
Child
Humans
Methicillin Resistance
Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus
Retrospective Studies
Risk Factors
Staphylococcal Infections - diagnosis
Staphylococcal Infections - epidemiology
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Zusammenfassung:Background: Epidemiology and risk factors for bacteremia in pediatric and adolescent patients have not been fully elucidated. Objective: The purpose of this study was to identify primary causative agents of bacteremia in pediatric and adolescent patients and associated risk factors. We hypothesized that these would be different than those seen in adults. Patients and Methods: This retrospective cohort, epidemiologic evaluation included patients admitted to a tertiary referral center from January 01, 2013, to December 31, 2015. Patients
ISSN:0897-1900
1531-1937
DOI:10.1177/0897190019868056