Accuracy of a sequential approach to identify young febrile infants at low risk for invasive bacterial infection

2013109 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Santiago Mintegi · University of the Basque Country

Silvia Bressan · University of Padua

Borja Gómez · University of the Basque Country

Liviana Da Dalt · Ca' Foncello Hospital

Daniel Blázquez‐Gamero · Research Institute Hospital 12 de Octubre

Izaskun Olaciregui · Biogipuzkoa Health Research Institute

Mercedes de la Torre

Abstract

A sequential approach to young febrile infants based on clinical and laboratory parameters, including procalcitonin, identifies better patients more suitable for outpatient management.

Topics & Keywords

Pediatric Urology and Nephrology Studies Urinary Tract Infections Management Streptococcal Infections and Treatments

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Emergency Medicine Journal

Volume 31, Issue e1, pp. e19-e24

DOI: 10.1136/emermed-2013-202449

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