Prevalence of Serious Bacterial Infections Among Febrile Infants 90 Days or Younger in a Canadian Urban Pediatric Emergency Department During the COVID-19 Pandemic
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DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2021.16919
Abstract: This cross-sectional study compares the prevalence of severe bacterial infections in febrile neonates and infants before vs during the COVID-19 pandemic in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. read more here.
Keywords: serious bacterial; prevalence serious; covid pandemic; bacterial infections ... See more keywords
Community-acquired serious bacterial infections in the first 90 days of life: a revisit in the era of multi-drug-resistant organisms
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DOI: 10.1007/s12519-019-00276-w
Abstract: BackgroundInfants in the first 90 days of life are more prone to develop serious bacterial infections (SBIs). Multi-drug-resistant organisms (MDROs) are emerging as important pathogens causing SBIs. We reviewed the epidemiology of SBIs in infants… read more here.
Keywords: serious bacterial; epidemiology; first days; bacterial infections ... See more keywords
Predictors of death in infants with probable serious bacterial infection
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DOI: 10.1038/pr.2017.299
Abstract: BackgroundBacterial infections account for a significant proportion of neonatal and infant mortality globally. We aimed to identify predictors of death in infants with probable serious bacterial infection (PSBI) defined as signs/symptoms of possible serious bacterial… read more here.
Keywords: death; death infants; bacterial infection; serious bacterial ... See more keywords
750. Serious Bacterial Infections: Successful Outpatient Management by Infectious Disease Physicians in Office Infusion Centers
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DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofz360.818
Abstract: Abstract Background Patients with serious bacterial infections (SBI), identified as bone and joint infections (BJI), bacteremia/endocarditis, and central nervous system (CNS) infections are frequently discharged on outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT). They account for 48%… read more here.
Keywords: infectious disease; bacterial infections; infusion centers; serious bacterial ... See more keywords
Are parents’ statements reliable for diagnosis of serious bacterial infection among children with fever without an apparent source?
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DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000017530
Abstract: Abstract Serious bacterial infection (SBI) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in children. Distinguishing SBI from self-limiting viral infections is a very important task in the emergency department (ED), especially in the children… read more here.
Keywords: bacterial infection; sbi; serious bacterial; clinical manifestations ... See more keywords
High Concentration of C-Reactive Protein Is Associated With Serious Bacterial Infection in Previously Healthy Children Aged 3 to 36 Months With Fever and Extreme Leukocytosis
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DOI: 10.1097/pec.0000000000001080
Abstract: Objectives The aim of the study was to investigate the diagnostic efficacy of C-reactive protein (CRP) in predicting serious bacterial infection (SBI) in febrile children aged 3 to 36 months with extreme leukocytosis (EL), defined… read more here.
Keywords: reactive protein; aged months; serious bacterial; children aged ... See more keywords
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 in Infants Younger Than 90 Days Presenting to the Pediatric Emergency Department: Clinical Characteristics and Risk of Serious Bacterial Infection.
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DOI: 10.1097/pec.0000000000002940
Abstract: OBJECTIVES There are scant data on severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection in infants younger than 90 days. This study was designed to characterize COVID-19 presentation and clinical course in this age group… read more here.
Keywords: risk serious; infection; serious bacterial; pediatric emergency ... See more keywords
Managing possible serious bacterial infection of young infants where referral is not possible: Lessons from the early implementation experience in Kushtia District learning laboratory, Bangladesh
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0232675
Abstract: Background Serious infections account for 25% of global newborn deaths annually, most in low-resource settings where hospital-based treatment is not accessible or feasible. In Bangladesh, one-third of neonatal deaths are attributable to serious infection; in… read more here.
Keywords: serious bacterial; implementation; referral possible; care ... See more keywords
Costs and cost-effectiveness of management of possible serious bacterial infections in young infants in outpatient settings when referral to a hospital was not possible: Results from randomized trials in Africa
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0247977
Abstract: Introduction Serious bacterial neonatal infections are a major cause of global neonatal mortality. While hospitalized treatment is recommended, families cannot access inpatient treatment in low resource settings. Two parallel randomized control trials were conducted at… read more here.
Keywords: serious bacterial; treatment; daily days; injection ... See more keywords
Machine Learning To Predict Serious Bacterial Infections in Young Febrile Infants
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DOI: 10.1542/peds.2019-4096
Abstract: In this study, we investigate the accuracy of supervised learning algorithms for the prediction of SBIs in young febrile infants using a multicenter prospective data set. BACKGROUND: Recent decision rules for the management of febrile… read more here.
Keywords: machine; machine learning; serious bacterial; young febrile ... See more keywords
The prevalence of serious bacterial infections in infants 90 days and younger with viral respiratory tract infections
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DOI: 10.15537/smj.2022.43.9.20220400
Abstract: Objectives: To determine the prevalence and risk factors of serious bacterial infections (SBIs) in infants 90 days and younger with a confirmed respiratory tract infection (RTI). Methods: A retrospective cross-sectional study was carried out of… read more here.
Keywords: days younger; tract; infants days; serious bacterial ... See more keywords