Infections and antibiotic resistance in Malawian children 6-59 months old hospitalized with severe acute malnutrition

Infections and antibiotic resistance in Malawian children 6-59 months old hospitalized with severe acute malnutrition

Background: Severe acute malnutrition (SAM) is strongly associated with mortality in young children, and infections are thought to be a major driver of that mortality. The World Health Organization (WHO) therefore recommends that all children hospitalized with SAM receive empiric intravenous broad-s...

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Main Authors: Dr Bryan Vonasek, Ms. Mwawi Nyirongo, Mr. Alexander Kondwani, Dr. Anthony Garcia-Prats, Ms. Tiwonge Kamvaunamwali, Ms. Doris Ng'oma, Mr. James Kaphatika, Mr. Amazing-Grace Tepeka, Dr. Mercy Kumwenda, Dr. Emily Ciccone, Dr. Tisungane Mvalo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2025-03-01
Series:International Journal of Infectious Diseases
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1201971224007094
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