Predictors of Invasive Bacterial Infection in Febrile Infants Aged 2 to 6 Months in the Emergency Department

Rebecca S. Green*, Laura F. Sartori, Todd A. Florin, Paul L. Aronson, Brian E. Lee, James M. Chamberlain, Kathryn M. Hunt, Kenneth A. Michelson, Lise E. Nigrovic

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Abstract

Our goal was to identify predictors of invasive bacterial infection (ie, bacteremia and bacterial meningitis) in febrile infants aged 2-6 months. In our multicenter retrospective cohort, older age and lower temperature identified infants at low risk for invasive bacterial infection who could safely avoid routine testing.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Article number114017
Journaljournal of pediatrics
Volume270
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 2024

Funding

We would like to thank Marissa R. Samuels BA, and Alexandra R. Linn MD for their contributions including review of medical records.

Keywords

  • bacteremia
  • fever
  • meningitis
  • urinary tract infection

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health

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