Risk factors for bacteremia and central line–associated blood stream infections in children with acute myelogenous leukemia: A single‐institution report

Abstract

Intensified line care efforts cannot eliminate all CLABSIs in the patients with AML. Exploring the role of mucosal barrier breakdown and/or the use of antibiotic prophylaxis may be effective strategies for further prevention of CLABSIs, supporting ongoing trials in this patient population.