American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine
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Am. J. Respir. Crit. Care Med. · May 2015
Global Epidemiology of Pediatric Severe Sepsis: the Sepsis PRevalence, OUtcomes, and Therapies Study.
Limited data exist about the international burden of severe sepsis in critically ill children. ⋯ Pediatric severe sepsis remains a burdensome public health problem, with prevalence, morbidity, and mortality rates similar to those reported in critically ill adult populations. International clinical trials targeting children with severe sepsis are warranted.