Staphylococcus aureus bloodstream infection at a referral children's hospital in Cape Town, South Africa, 2018-2022.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In the absence of a vaccine, Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality in children. Studies describing S. aureus bloodstream infection (BSI) in children in Africa remain few.

Methods

This was a retrospective descriptive study conducted at Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital (RCWMCH) in Cape Town, South Africa. All S. aureus positive blood culture results for the period 2018-2022 on the National Health Laboratory Service microbiology database were identified. Case records of participants with S. aureus positive blood cultures were retrieved. Demographic, clinical, antimicrobial management and participant outcome data were extracted from the case records. Continuous variables were presented as means and standard deviat

SUBMITTER: Namushi J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12771707 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature