Retrospective review of immunocompromised children undergoing skin biopsy for suspected invasive infection: Analysis of factors predictive of invasive mold.
Robert J SmithSarah B KliegerSalwa E SuliemanEmily BergerJames R TreatBrian T FisherPublished in: Pediatric dermatology (2017)
Skin biopsy enabled the detection of a pathogen that informed directed therapeutic interventions in nearly half of participants. Institutions caring for immunocompromised children should ensure adequate staffing of clinical personnel approved to perform skin biopsies.