Epidemiology of nosocomial infections in neonates

Epidemiology of nosocomial infections in neonates has to be described according to our definitions (early onset GBS diseases excluded) and according to levels of care. Nosocomial risk exists in maternity departments (3% in postnatal beds), incidence rates are 7.5-12.7% or 1.3-8.5 per 1000 days in ne...

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Published in:Archives de pédiatrie : organe officiel de la Société française de pédiatrie 2004-03, Vol.11 (3), p.229
Main Authors: Lachassinne, E, Letamendia-Richard, E, Gaudelus, J
Format: Article
Language:fre
Subjects:
Cross Infection - epidemiology
Cross Infection - prevention & control
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Infant, Newborn, Diseases - epidemiology
Infant, Newborn, Diseases - prevention & control
Nurseries, Hospital
Virus Diseases - epidemiology
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Summary:Epidemiology of nosocomial infections in neonates has to be described according to our definitions (early onset GBS diseases excluded) and according to levels of care. Nosocomial risk exists in maternity departments (3% in postnatal beds), incidence rates are 7.5-12.7% or 1.3-8.5 per 1000 days in neonatal care units and 14.2% or 11.7 per 1000 days in neonatal intensive care units (NICU). Gram-positive cocci bloodstream infections are the most common nosocomial infections in NICU but viral gastroenteritis are more frequent in neonatal care units. Risk factors are low birthweight, small gestational age and intravascular catheter in NICU, and for viral nosocomial infections, visits and winter outbreaks.
ISSN:0929-693X
DOI:10.1016/j.arcped.2003.10.016