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.
Publication types
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Multicenter Study
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Adult
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Bacteremia / epidemiology*
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Bacteremia / microbiology
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Catheter-Related Infections / epidemiology*
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Catheter-Related Infections / microbiology
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Catheterization, Central Venous / adverse effects*
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Child
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Child, Preschool
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Cross Infection / epidemiology*
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Cross Infection / microbiology
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Enterobacter cloacae
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Escherichia coli
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Female
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Hospitalization
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Humans
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Infant
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Leukemia, Myeloid, Acute / complications
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Male
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Neutropenia / complications
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Precursor Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma / complications
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Prospective Studies
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Staphylococcus
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Time Factors
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Viridans Streptococci
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Young Adult