Abstract
Fifty-two pediatric oncology patients with central venous catheters (CVCs) who received home care services were studied. Gram-negative organisms were responsible for a greater proportion of CVC-associated bloodstream infections in pediatric oncology patients receiving home care than in hospitalized pediatric oncology patients.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Adult
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Bacteremia / etiology*
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Bacteria / isolation & purification
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Case-Control Studies
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Catheterization, Central Venous / adverse effects*
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Child
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Child, Preschool
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Equipment Contamination
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Female
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Home Care Services, Hospital-Based / statistics & numerical data*
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Humans
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Infant
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Male
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Philadelphia