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The Hospitalization Cost of Pediatric Staphylococcus aureus Bacteremia

Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia (SAB) is the most common cause of childhood sepsis contributing to pediatric intensive care unit admission. The cost of adult SAB hospitalization is well described globally, but limited costing information is available for children. To bridge this knowledge gap, we investigated the cost of hospitalization in children with SAB in Australia.

Citation:
Anpalagan K, Blyth CC, Carapetis JR, Campbell AJ, Bowen AC, Cannon JW. The Hospitalization Cost of Pediatric Staphylococcus aureus Bacteremia. J Pediatric Infect Dis Soc. 2026;15(1).

Keywords:
Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia; children; costing; economic burden; hospitalization

Abstract:
Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia (SAB) is the most common cause of childhood sepsis contributing to pediatric intensive care unit admission. The cost of adult SAB hospitalization is well described globally, but limited costing information is available for children. To bridge this knowledge gap, we investigated the cost of hospitalization in children with SAB in Australia.