Pediatric nosocomial infections in the community hospital.
This review focuses on the pediatric nosocomial problems of the past few years, with emphasis on those found in community hospitals. The nosocomial infection problem of congenital rubella syndrome, genital herpes exposures, diarrhea, common childhood diseases and major lower respiratory infections are emphasized. Opinions about current problems are stated with the recognition that further scientific observations will lead to new recommendations.
D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000517:prevention & control; D002648:Child; D003140:Communicable Disease Control; D003428:Cross Infection / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D003967:Diarrhea / Q000517:prevention & control; D006757:Hospital Units; D006764:Hospitals, Community; D006801:Humans; D012141:Respiratory Tract Infections / Q000517:prevention & control; D014481:United States; D014777:Virus Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control