Bacteremia in Pediatric Patients: Uncovering a Rural Health Challenge.

Background: bacteremia poses significant risk for morbidity and mortality. This may be exacerbated in rural populations facing unique health challenges.

Methods: To investigate factors influencing bacteremia outcomes, we conducted a retrospective cohort study of children admitted to St.

The impact of infectious diseases consultation for children with Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia.

Background: Despite clear benefit of improved outcomes in adults, the impact of infectious diseases (ID) consultation for Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia in children remains understudied.

Methods: To assess the impact of pediatric ID consultation on management and outcomes, we conducted a cohort study of children with S. aureus bacteremia at St.