Risk Factors for Acquisition of Extended-spectrum Beta-lactamase and AmpC Resistant Gram-negative Bacteria in Critically Ill Infants With Congenital Heart Disease.
Pediatr Infect Dis J
; 40(8): 738-740, 2021 08 01.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-33742614
ABSTRACT
In a cohort of 257 infants with congenital heart disease admitted to the pediatric intensive care unit, 22 infants had positive cultures for extended-spectrum beta-lactamase or AmpC Gram-negative bacteria. These infants had longer exposure to broad-spectrum antibiotics, greater support with invasive devices and longer intensive care and hospital lengths of stay.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Bacterial Proteins
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Beta-Lactamases
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Cross Infection
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Gram-Negative Bacterial Infections
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Beta-Lactam Resistance
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Heart Defects, Congenital
Type of study:
Etiology_studies
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Incidence_studies
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Observational_studies
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Prevalence_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Infant
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Male
Language:
En
Journal:
Pediatr Infect Dis J
Journal subject:
DOENCAS TRANSMISSIVEIS
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PEDIATRIA
Year:
2021
Document type:
Article