Retrospective analysis limits systematic screening in pediatric patients with staphylococcus aureus bacteremia, highlighting specific cases.
Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia (SAB) metastatic complications are uncommon in children. Systematic screening entails additional diagnostic tests with higher costs. Our retrospective single-center study included 114 episodes of SAB and supports limiting systematic screening to patients with persistent bacteremia or congenital heart disease and considering it on a case-by-case basis in patients with methicillin-resistant SAB or an intravascular catheter.
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