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

Our goal was to identify predictors of invasive bacterial infection (ie, bacteremia and bacterial meningitis) in febrile infants aged 2 to 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.

Source: The Journal of Pediatrics - March 18, 2024 Category: Pediatrics Authors: 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 Tags: Brief Reports Source Type: research