Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infections in Two Greek Children`S Hospitals

K. Mougkou, G. Kourlaba, O. Gerodimou, M. Kazantzi, A. Korkas, H. Petropoulou, G. Sideri, S. Vorre, H. Alexandrou, E. Lebessi, E. Critseli, S. Kouni, N. Spyridis, M. Theodoridou, S. Coffin, T.E. Zaoutis

31st Annual Meeting of the European Society for Paediatric Infectious Diseases (ESPID 2013)
Milan, Italy, May 28-June 1, 2013

BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Central line associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) are the most common healthcare-associated infection in children and are associated with significant morbidity, mortality and hospitalization costs. There are no data available on the epidemiology of CLABSIs in hospitalized children in Greece. The study aim was to determine the rate of CLABSIs in the 2 largest children`s hospitals in Greece.

Determinants for Tuberculosis Infection Among Children Investigated with Interferon Gamma Release Assays and Having Contact with Adult Tuberculosis Cases

E. Critselis, N.P. Spyridis, M. Mavrikou, K. Benetatou, K. Karavanaki, C. Bakoula, M.N. Tsolia

31st Annual Meeting of the European Society for Paediatric Infectious Diseases (ESPID 2013)
Milan, Italy, May 28-June 1, 2013

BACKGROUND AND AIMS: The predictive factors of latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) among children remain irresolute. The study evaluated the determinants associated with LTBI among children having contact with adult index cases.

A Nationwide Point Prevalence Survey for Assessing Variations in Antibiotic Use Among Neonatal and Paediatric Patients in Greece

N. Spyridis, G. Syridou, K. Mougkou, S. Kouni, E. Roilides, D. Gkentzi, F. Ladomenou, E. Critselis, A. Versporten, T. Zaoutis, on behalf of ARPEC Study Group

31st Annual Meeting of the European Society for Paediatric Infectious Diseases (ESPID 2013)
Milan, Italy, May 28-June 1, 2013

BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Within Europe, Greece has among the highest rates of drug resistant organisms and antibiotic consumption. However, the majority of data on antibiotic utilization is derived from adult hospitalized patients. The objective of the study was to determine antibiotic utilization patterns among hospitalized children in Greece.

Epidemiology of Antimicrobial Resistance and Utilization in Children with Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infections (CLABSIS) in Greece

K. Mougkou, S. Kouni, G. Kourlaba, E. Critseli, A. Harisiadou, E. Lebessi, N. Spyridis, M. Theodoridou, S. Coffin, T.E. Zaoutis

31st Annual Meeting of the European Society for Paediatric Infectious Diseases (ESPID 2013)
Milan, Italy, May 28-June 1, 2013

BACKGROUND: Healthcare associated infections are associated with significant morbidity, mortality, and costs worldwide; many are caused by multi-drug resistant organisms (MDROs) which further results in worse outcomes. We examined the prevalence of MDRO pathogens causing CLABSIs and antibiotic utilization.

Assessment of Hand Hygiene Resources and Practices at the two Children`S Hospitals in Greece

S.Kouni, G. Kourlaba, B. Chavela, C. Nteli, N. Spyridis, K. Mougkou, E. Critselis, M. Theodoridou-Papagrigoriou, T. Zaoutis, S. Coffin

31st Annual Meeting of the European Society for Paediatric Infectious Diseases (ESPID 2013)
Milan, Italy, May 28-June 1, 2013

BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Hand hygiene (HH) is critical to prevent healthcare associated infections. We systematically assessed existing HH resources and practices.