Incidence, Risks, and Types of Infections in Pediatric Long-term Care Facilities.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

The population of infants, children, and adolescents cared for at pediatric long-term care facilities is increasing in complexity and size and thus consumes substantial health care resources. Infections are a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in this population, but few recent data describe their incidence and effects.

Objectives

To describe the types of infections diagnosed in residents of pediatric long-term care facilities, calculate infection rates, and identify risk factors for respiratory tract infections (RTIs).

Design, setting, and participants

This prospective cohort study, which was part of a larger trial called Keep It Clean for Kids, was conducted from September 1, 2012, to December 31, 2015, at 3 pediatric long-term care facilities i

SUBMITTER: Saiman L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5710407 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature