Infectious disease research at Advocate Children's Hospital has primarily been related to clinical trials focused on studying the safety and effectiveness of new medications to treat or prevent infections.

Click below to view the current pediatric infectious disease studies:

• Eliminating Catheter Associated Bloodstream Infections in the Pediatric ICU
• Evaluation of a Medication for the Treatment of Children with Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
• Evaluation of a Medication for At-Risk Patients Exposed to Varicella Infection

Related links:

• Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
• CDC National Prevention Information Network
• National Center for Infectious Disease