ACUTE BACTERIAL GASTROENTERITIS AS HOSPITAL-ACQUIRED INFECTION IN PEDIATRICS

Authors

  • Letiția Doina DUCEAC “Sf. Maria” Emergency Children Hospital Iasi
  • Alina MANOLE “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Iasi
  • Alina MURGU “Sf. Maria” Emergency Children Hospital Iasi
  • Dana Elena MINDRU “Sf. Maria” Emergency Children Hospital Iasi
  • Laura FLORESCU “Sf. Maria” Emergency Children Hospital Iasi
  • Aniela RUGINA “Sf. Maria” Emergency Children Hospital Iasi
  • Elena TARCA “Sf. Maria” Emergency Children Hospital Iasi
  • L. STAFIE Public Health Authority Iasi
  • Mihaela MIHAI “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Iasi
  • M. MANOLE “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Iasi

Keywords:

ACUTE BACTERIAL GASTROENTERITIS, HEALTH CARE-ASSOCIATED INFECTION, PEDIATRICS

Abstract

Gastroenteritis as hospital-acquired infection represents one of the most important issue to be managed in pediatric units. Material and methods: The descriptive study was conducted on a group of 536 cases with bacterial gastroenteritis as healthcare associated infections (HAIs), admitted in „Sf. Maria” Children's Emergency Hospital, Iasi, during 2013-2016. Results: Distribution according to pathogens detected by specific investigations showed that Campylobacter (69.77%) was involved in most cases of gastroenteritis, followed by those determined by Salmonella (21.45%). Distribution by age group highlighted that children of 0-1-year-old were the most affected and Campylobacter was the most involved pathogen in gastroenteritis of that age group, followed by cases with Salmonella gastroenteritis. Children from 2-6 and 6-11-years age groups were involved in gastroenteritis with Salmonella followed by that with Campylobacter. Children of 12-18-years-old were admitted with gastroenteritis due to Salmonella, then E. coli. Shigella spp. was isolated in 10 cases, and Yersinia spp. in only 3 cases. Conclusions: The issue of gastroenteritis as a hospital-acquired infection remains hereafter the keystone of hospital management, as well as prevention and control strategies.

Author Biographies

  • Alina MANOLE, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Iasi

    Faculty of Medicine
    Department of Preventive Medicine and Interdisciplinarity

  • Mihaela MIHAI, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Iasi

    Faculty of Medicine
    Department of Preventive Medicine and Interdisciplinarity

  • M. MANOLE, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Iasi

    Faculty of Medicine
    Department of Preventive Medicine and Interdisciplinarity

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2017-09-30

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PREVENTIVE MEDICINE - LABORATORY