Nosocomial Infections among Pediatric Patients with Neoplastic Diseases
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Nosocomial Infections among Pediatric Patients with Neoplastic Diseases
Background. Pediatric patients with neoplastic diseases are more likely to develop nosocomial infections (NIs). NIs may prolong their hospital stay, and increase morbidity and mortality. Objectives. The objectives of this study were to determine: (1) the incidence of NIs, (2) sites of NIs, (3) causal organisms, and (4) outcomes of NIs among pediatric patients with neoplastic diseases. Methods. ...
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عنوان ژورنال: International Journal of Pediatrics
سال: 2009
ISSN: 1687-9740,1687-9759
DOI: 10.1155/2009/721320