Infection, Renal Dysfunction
Conditions
Keywords
infection, renal dysfunction, aminoglycoside, protein, child
Brief summary
The purposes of this study are to identify potential gene and protein markers of aminoglycoside-induced kidney injury in infants, children and adolescents treated with aminoglycoside antibiotics.
Interventions
Aminoglycosides will be administered and monitored as part of the routine standard of care for the subject.
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
(1) Hospitalized male and female newborns, infants, children and adolescents (ages birth to 18 years) with a diagnosis of suspected or proven bacterial sepsis, meningitis or other indication necessitating aminoglycoside therapy (2) hospitalized and outpatient newborns, infants, children and adolescents (ages birth to 18 years) who are not receiving aminoglycoside therapy.
Exclusion criteria
(1) Current treatment with inhaled or ophthalmic aminoglycosides (2) Prior treatment with an aminoglycoside within the last 30 days
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Indicators of renal injury | Pre and post treatment |
Countries
United States