Predictive Factors for Gram-negative Versus Gram-positive Bloodstream Infections in Children With Cancer

Conclusions: Although Gram-negative and Gram-positive BSIs are close to balance in children with cancer, Gram-negative bacteria are more likely to be isolated in girls, children with hematologic malignancies and those with higher CRP level at admission. In contrast, neutropenic boys with solid tumors and a recently placed central venous catheter may be at increased risk for Gram-positive BSI indicating probably the need for initially adding antibiotics targeting Gram-positive bacteria.
Source: Journal of Pediatric Hematology Oncology - Category: Hematology Tags: Online Articles: Original Articles Source Type: research