Pulmonary and systemic bacterial co-infections in severe RSV bronchiolitis.
cross_sectional · Level IV
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Abstract
In 127 infants admitted to intensive care for RSV bronchiolitis, concomitant bacterial sepsis was a rare event. However, in the subgroup of intubated patients the incidence of bacterial pneumonia was 43.9% (95% CI 31.0-56.8%), half community acquired and half nosocomial. As clinical signs are not helpful in identifying these patients, tracheal aspirates have to be investigated microbiologically on a routine basis in order to start antibiotics in time.
Medical subject headings
- Bronchiolitis, Viral
- Cross Infection
- Pneumonia, Bacterial
- Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infections
- Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome