Epidemiologic Associations Between Short-Bowel Syndrome and Bloodstream Infection Among Hospitalized Children

201425 citationsJournal Articlebronze Open Access

Authors

Benjamin A. Miko · Office of Infectious Diseases

Suma S. Kamath · Bangladesh College of Physicians and Surgeons

Bevin Cohen · Columbia University

Christie Y. Jeon · University of California, Los Angeles

Haomiao Jia · Columbia University

Elaine Larson · Columbia University

Abstract

While several clinical characteristics are contributory to the risk of BSI in children, SBS remains the single strongest predictor. Further research into the mediators of this risk will be essential for the development of prevention strategies for this vulnerable population.

Topics & Keywords

Clinical Nutrition and Gastroenterology Pediatric Hepatobiliary Diseases and Treatments Renal function and acid-base balance

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society

Volume 4, Issue 3, pp. 192-197

DOI: 10.1093/jpids/piu079

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