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Nosocomial cutaneous abscesses in septic infants
D Mandel1, Y Littner, F B Mimouni
1Department of Neonatology, Lis Maternity Hospital, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, and the Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel.
Archives of Disease in Childhood. Fetal and Neonatal Edition
|February 24, 2004
Summary
Nosocomial cutaneous abscesses occurred in ten infants with sepsis. These infants experienced longer-lasting bacteremia until abscess drainage, highlighting the need for regular examination in infants with persistent bacteremia.
Area of Science:
- Neonatal Medicine
- Infectious Diseases
- Dermatology
Background:
- Nosocomial cutaneous abscesses are a potential complication in septic infants.
- Understanding the epidemiology and clinical course is crucial for timely intervention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the occurrence and characteristics of nosocomial cutaneous abscesses in a cohort of septic infants.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of 46 consecutive infants diagnosed with sepsis.
- Review of medical records to identify cases of cutaneous abscesses and associated bacteremia.
Main Results:
- Ten out of 46 infants developed one or more cutaneous abscesses.
- Abscess presence correlated with a prolonged duration of bacteremia in surviving infants.
- Bacteremia resolved within 24 hours following abscess drainage.
Conclusions:
- Regular examination for cutaneous abscesses is recommended for infants with persistent bacteremia.
- Early detection and drainage of abscesses may contribute to faster resolution of bacteremia.
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