Factores de riesgo asociados a infecciones invasivas por Staphylococcus aureus en pacientes menores de 18 años hospitalizados en el Hospital de Niños Dr. Roberto Gilbert Elizalde desde enero del 2018 a diciembre del 2022.

Abstract

Introduction: Staphylococcus aureus is a microorganism part of the normal human flora, however, in certain circunstances, it can also be the cause of severe invasive infections in pediatric patients, especially in patients with previous risk factors or clinical conditions that lead to a higher probability of morbidity and mortality. Staphylococcus aureus Objectives: Analyze risk factors associated with invasive Staphylococcus aureus infections in patients under 18 years of age hospitalized at the Dr. Roberto Gilbert Elizalde Children's Hospital from January 2018 to December 2022. Material and methods: Observational, retrospective, cross-sectional and analytical, cohort study. Results: Using the logistic regression model, we obtained an explanation of the variations by more than 50%, and the significant and relevant odds ratios are the variables: Shock with OR 11.42 (1.19 – 179.01), hypoalbuminemia with OR of 14 (1.74 – 199.5) and prolonged hospitalization with an OR of 18 (3.22 – 135). Conclusions: Shock, hypoalbuminemia, and prolonged hospitalization are severity risk factors associated with increased likelihood of pediatric intensive care unit admission and mortality in patients under 18 years of age with invasive infections.