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Bacteremia in hospitalized children
Israel Journal of Medical Sciences
|November 1, 1983
Summary
In a 1980-1981 study of hospitalized children, 44 cases of bacteremia were identified. Streptococcus pneumoniae was the most frequent cause, with gram-negative bacteria comprising over half of isolates.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Infectious Diseases
- Clinical Microbiology
Background:
- Bacteremia in hospitalized children presents a significant clinical challenge.
- Understanding common pathogens and infection sources is crucial for effective treatment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the incidence, pathogens, and sources of bacteremia in pediatric patients.
- To identify risk factors and outcomes associated with childhood bacteremia.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of 7,205 pediatric hospitalizations from 1980-1981.
- Identification and characterization of bacterial isolates from blood cultures.
- Review of patient records for demographic data, infection focus, and outcomes.
Main Results:
- 44 cases of bacteremia were identified among 7,205 children.
- Streptococcus pneumoniae was the most common pathogen; 52% of isolates were gram-negative.
- Respiratory tract infections were the most frequent source; nearly half of affected children were under 2 years old.
Conclusions:
- Pediatric bacteremia is often caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae and gram-negative bacteria.
- Early identification of infection sources, particularly respiratory, is important in young children.
- Further research is needed to compare findings with contemporary studies and evolving resistance patterns.