Low risk of bacteremia in otherwise healthy children presenting with fever and severe neutropenia

Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2010 Jul;29(7):671-2. doi: 10.1097/inf.0b013e3181d7a486.

Abstract

We examined 785 placentas, including 51 from documented cases of congenital toxoplasmosis. Toxoplasma was detected in 16 placentas,including 1 in which congenital toxoplasmosis was ruled out. Placental screening had poor sensitivity (25%) but good specificity (99%), positive predictive value (93%), and negative predictive value (95%).

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
  • Bacteremia / epidemiology*
  • Blood / microbiology
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Female
  • Fever of Unknown Origin / complications*
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Leukocyte Count
  • Male
  • Neutropenia / complications*
  • Prognosis
  • Risk Assessment*
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents