Healthcare-associated infections in pediatric cancer patients: results of a prospective surveillance study from university hospitals in Germany and Switzerland

Healthcare-associated infections in pediatric cancer patients: results of a prospective surveillance study from university hospitals in Germany and Switzerland

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Pediatric cancer patients face an increased risk of healthcare-associated infection (HAI). To date, no prospective multicenter studies have been published on this topic.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>Prospective multi...

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Main Authors: Rutkowski Stefan, Schlegel Paul-Gerhardt, Gravou Chara, Schwamborn Dorothee, Wenchel Hans-Martin, Fleischhack Gudrun, Bode Udo, Ammann Roland A, Simon Arne, Dannenberg Claudia, Körholz Dieter, Laws Hans, Kramer Michael H
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-05-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/8/70

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