Comparison of demographic characteristics between persistent and nonpersistent bloodstream infections (BSIs) in infants hospitalized in the neonatal intensive care unit.

*An episode of bloodstream infection detected in a neonate who had been discharged from the hospital and admitted due to young infant fever was considered to be community-acquired.
**Included all documented and undocumented syndrome, chromosome anomalies, genetic or metabolic disorder, but not simple cleft palate or polydactyly.
&Including congenital nephrotic syndrome, renal failure requiring hemodialysis and IgA nephropathy
#Including short bowel syndrome, GI pseudo-obstruction, adhesion ileus, and chronic malnutrition
Comparison of demographic characteristics between persistent and nonpersistent bloodstream infections (BSIs) in infants hospitalized in the neonatal intensive care unit.