Risk factors and pathogens of nosocomial infection in preterm infants.
- Author:
Yu-Hong WANG
1
;
Shi-Wen XIA
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Cross Infection; epidemiology; etiology; prevention & control; Enteral Nutrition; Female; Humans; Infant, Low Birth Weight; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Premature; Male; Respiration, Artificial; Retrospective Studies; Risk Factors
- From: Chinese Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics 2009;11(12):980-982
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo investigate the risk factors and the pathogens of nosocomial infection in preterm infants.
METHODSThe medical data of 197 preterm infants with nosocomial infection were retrospectively studied.
RESULTSThe 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%).
CONCLUSIONSHygienic 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.
