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[Nosocomial infections in pediatric and neonatal intensive care: an epidemiological update]

V Fanos1, L Cataldi

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Ospedale policlinico, University of Verona.

La Pediatria Medica E Chirurgica : Medical and Surgical Pediatrics
|April 10, 2002
PubMed

Insights

Hospital-acquired infections (nosocomial infections) are a growing global concern, particularly in newborns and children. This review updates on their epidemiology, risk factors, and emerging antibiotic resistance, emphasizing infection control programs.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Public Health

Context:

  • Hospital-acquired infections (nosocomial infections) represent a significant global health challenge.
  • Neonatal and pediatric populations exhibit unique vulnerabilities to nosocomial infections.
  • Advances in medical practices and widespread antibiotic use contribute to increased infection rates.

Purpose:

  • To provide an updated review of the epidemiology of hospital-acquired infections in pediatric populations.
  • To identify and discuss key risk factors for neonatal and pediatric intensive care unit infections.
  • To highlight the emergence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in intensive care settings.

Summary:

  • This review synthesizes current literature on the epidemiology of nosocomial infections in children.
  • It details specific risk factors for neonatal and pediatric intensive care unit infections.
  • The emergence of multidrug-resistant gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria is examined, underscoring the need for robust infection control.

Impact:

  • Informs healthcare professionals about the current landscape of pediatric nosocomial infections.
  • Highlights the critical need for targeted infection control strategies in neonatal and pediatric intensive care units.
  • Contributes to the global understanding of antimicrobial resistance trends in vulnerable populations.

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