Signs and symptoms for diagnosis of serious infections in children: a prospective study in primary care.

BACKGROUND: Serious infections in children (sepsis, meningitis, pneumonia, pyelonephritis, osteomyelitis, and cellulitis) are associated with considerable mortality and morbidity. In children with an acute illness, the primary care physician uses signs and symptoms to assess the probability of a se...

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Main Authors: Van den Bruel, A, Aertgeerts, B, Bruyninckx, R, Aerts, M, Buntinx, F
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2007