Analysis of clinical features associated with bloodstream infection in children, suggesting improved screening strategies.
We defined clinical characteristics associated with children who had clinically significant BSI. These data should be considered when developing guidance for which children warrant blood culture collection for BSI evaluation. The majority of BSIs are identified within 36 hours of collection.
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