Nosocomial bloodstream infection in pediatric patients: Siriraj hospital, bangkok; 1996-1999

• Main Authors: Kanokporn Mongkolrattanothai, Kulkanya Chokephaibulkit, Tharathip Kolatat, Nirun Vanprapar, Sanay Chearskul, Nitaya Srihapol, Varaporn Pumsawan, Sumalee Pakaworawuth, Chertsak Dhiraputra
• Other Authors: Mahidol University
• Format: Article
• Published: 2018
• Subjects: Medicine
• Online Access: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/26855

A retrospective study on nosocomial bloodstream infection (NBSI) in pediatric patients hospitalized at Siriraj Hospital from January 1996 to December 1999 was performed. Of the 18,087 blood specimens sent for culture, 533 (3%) were positive for organisms after 72 hours of hospitalization and were de...