Bacterial epidemiology shifting nationally in febrile infants
Findings could lead to broad change in practice
August 9, 2013 | Clinician Reviews
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Major finding: E. coli was the most common cause (42%) of bacteremia seen in positive blood cultures.
Data source: Retrospective chart study of 183 positive blood cultures from 179 febrile infants.
Disclosures: Dr. Evans and her coauthors reported having no financial disclosures.
AT PEDIATRIC HOSPITAL MEDICINE 2013
The meeting was sponsored by the Society of Hospital Medicine, the American Academy of Pediatrics, and the Academic Pediatric Association. Dr. Evans and her coauthors reported having no financial disclosures.
