CommunautAry Pediatric bacteRial Infection in Intensive CarE Unit

Observatory of Pediatric Severe Communautary Bacterial Infections

Severe bacterial infections are a worldwide scourge. However, the epidemiology of this type of infection varies over time. It is therefore essential to monitor them in order to prevent them more effectively. At this time, in France, no monitoring exists for this kind of infections.

The main aim of this study is to assess the number of cases and describe the clinical, biological and microbiological characteristics of these cases of severe communautary invasive bacterial infections in children hospitalized in pediatric intensive care units. In addition, the management of these hospitalized children will be described.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age <18 years (only hospitalized children)
• Severe communautary bacterial infection defined by hospitalization in a pediatric intensive care unit (documentation of infection by identification of the bacteria in a sterile environment).

Exclusion Criteria:

• Refusal by one of the parents or by Child in understanding age
• Nosocomial infection