Prospective study of 125 cases of Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia in children in New Zealand

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Abstract
Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia is a common complication of S. aureus infection. There are few pediatric studies defining the incidence and associated morbidity and mortality of S. aureus bacteremia and no such New Zealand studies. We conducted a prospective study of S. aureus bacteremia in children in New Zealand. From July 1, 1996 to December 31, 1998, we included all children S. aureus One hundred twenty-five cases of true S. aureus bacteremia were identified. There were 4 deaths within 30 days of the onset of bacteremia. Fourteen (11%) of the children were S. aureus S. aureus bacteremia is largely community-acquired in children in New Zealand and is more common in Pacific Island and Maori populations. Although there is a low associated mortality, a significant number are potentially preventable cases secondary to intravenous catheters.