The Impact of Patent Ductus Arteriosus in Neonates with Late Onset Sepsis: A Retrospective Matched-Case Control Study

• Main Authors: Pei-Jung Chiang (Author), Jen-Fu Hsu (Author), Ming-Horng Tsai (Author), Reyin Lien (Author), Ming-Chou Chiang (Author), Hsuan-Rong Huang (Author), Chiao-Ching Chiang (Author), Hwey-Fang Liang (Author), Shih-Ming Chu (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Late-onset sepsis (LOS) in neonates with patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) may predispose them to more complicated hospital courses. The objective of this study was to determine the incidence, the distribution of pathogens, and the clinical features of LOS in neonates with PDA and analyze their outcome...