Systematic review and meta-analysis of the impact of infectious diseases consultation on outcomes of <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> bacteremia in children.

ABSTRACT: For adult patients with Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia (SAB), Infectious Diseases consultation (IDC) significantly lowers mortality and recurrence rate. Our systematic review and meta-analysis demonstrate that IDC is also associated with significantly lower mortality in children with SAB. Analysis of the impact of IDC on pediatric recurrence rates revealed moderate heterogeneity.

SUBMITTER: Santhanam H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11574588 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature