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Table 2 New infections developing in children during the surveillance period by ED exposure category

From: Do pediatric emergency departments pose a risk of infection?

Outcome

Recent ED visit

No recent ED visit

RR (95%CI)

 

n = 137

n = 167

 

GE

4 (2.9%)

8 (4.8%)

0.6 (0.2-2.0)

RTI

13 (9.5%)

31 (18.6%)

0.5 (0.3-0.9)

Any infection

21 (15.3%)

39 (23.4%)

0.7 (0.4-1.1)

  1. GE: Gastroenteritis; RTI: respiratory tract infection; ED: Emergency Department
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