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Title:Polymicrobial bloodstream infections in the neonatal intensive care unit are associated with increased mortality: A case-control study
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Polymicrobial bloodstream infections in the neonatal intensive care unit are associated with increased mortality: a case-control study
BACKGROUND Polymicrobial infections in adults and children are associated with increase in mortality, duration of intensive care and healthcare costs. Very few studies have characterized polymicrobial bloodstream infections in the neonatal unit. Considerable variation has been reported in incidence of polymicrobial infections and associated clinical outcomes. We characterized the risk factors a...
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