Abstract
Across 36 US pediatric oncology centers, 576 central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) were reported over a 21-month period. Most infections occurred in those with leukemia and/or profound neutropenia. The contribution of viridans streptococci infections was striking. Study findings depict the contemporary epidemiology of CLABSIs in hospitalized pediatric cancer patients.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 316-320 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology |
Volume | 34 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Mar 2013 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Epidemiology
- Microbiology (medical)
- Infectious Diseases