Risk factors for laboratory-confirmed bloodstream infection in neonates undergoing surgical procedures

Background: Healthcare Associated Infections constitute an important problem in Neonatal Units and invasive devices are frequently involved. However, studies on risk factors of newborns who undergo surgical procedures are scarce. Objective: To identify risk factors for laboratory-confirmed bloodstre...

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Main Authors: Roberta Maia de Castro Romanelli, Lêni Márcia Anchieta, Elaine Alvarenga de Almeida Carvalho, Lorena Ferreira da Glória e Silva, Rafael Viana Pessoa Nunes, Paulo Henrique Mourão, Wanessa Trindade Clemente, Maria Cândida Ferrarez Bouzada
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2014-07-01
Series:Brazilian Journal of Infectious Diseases
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1413867014000518