Risk factors and pathogens of nosocomial infection in preterm infants

WANG Yu-Hong, XIA Shi-Wen

Chinese Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics ›› 2009, Vol. 11 ›› Issue (12) : 980-982.

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Chinese Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics ›› 2009, Vol. 11 ›› Issue (12) : 980-982.
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Risk factors and pathogens of nosocomial infection in preterm infants

  • WANG Yu-Hong, XIA Shi-Wen
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OBJECTIVE: To investigate the risk factors and the pathogens of nosocomial infection in preterm infants. METHODS: The medical data of 197 preterm infants with nosocomial infection were retrospectively studied. RESULTS: The incidence of nosocomial infection was 22.2% (197/887). Small gestational age (OR=4.125, P<0.05), low birth weight (OR=5.450, P<0.05), mechanical ventilation therapy (OR=4.435, P<0.05) and delayed enteral feedings (OR=3.765, P<0.05) were found to be important risk factors for nosocomial infection. Klebsiella was the main pathogen (22.3%), followed by Staphylococcus (18.4%). CONCLUSIONS: Hygienic handwashing, decreasing invassive procedures and an early start of enteral feeding are crucial for preventing nosocomal infection in preterm infants. Klebsiella is the main pathogen of nosocomal infections[Chin J Contemp Pediatr, 2009, 11 (12):980-982]

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Nosocomial infection / Risk factor / Preterm infant

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WANG Yu-Hong, XIA Shi-Wen. Risk factors and pathogens of nosocomial infection in preterm infants[J]. Chinese Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics. 2009, 11(12): 980-982

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