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Bacteremia in ambulatory children.

J O Klein

    Pediatric Infectious Disease
    |May 1, 1984
    PubMed
    Summary

    Bacteremia in febrile children can resolve naturally, but some require treatment. Early intervention with antibiotics is recommended for high-risk infants to prevent persistent illness.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pediatrics
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Microbiology

    Background:

    • Bacteremia is common in young febrile children, often linked to specific risk factors.
    • While some cases resolve without antibiotics, many untreated children experience persistent disease.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review risk factors, diagnostic value, and treatment controversies for pediatric bacteremia.
    • To provide a clinical judgment on presumptive antibiotic therapy for at-risk children.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of existing data from randomized trials on bacteremia treatment.
    • Clinical judgment based on risk factors such as age, fever, and white blood cell count.

    Main Results:

    • Risk factors for bacteremia include age (6-24 months), high fever, and elevated white blood cell count or erythrocyte sedimentation rate.
    • Blood cultures are valuable for diagnosis, with potential future enhancements through antigen detection methods.

    Conclusions:

    • Presumptive antibiotic therapy is warranted for children aged 6-24 months with high fever and high white blood cell count.
    • Recommended therapies include amoxicillin, trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, or cefaclor, targeting common pathogens like Streptococcus pneumoniae and Haemophilus influenzae.

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