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[Petechiae in children: a disturbing symptom]
M Fernández González1, T García Muñoz, L Velasco Díaz
1Hospital Valle del Nalón, Riaño-Langreo, Asturias.
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Meningococcal disease was diagnosed in 45% of patients with petechial lesions. Generalized petechial distribution and specific laboratory findings significantly aided diagnosis of this serious infection.
Area of Science:
- Medicine
- Infectious Diseases
- Pediatrics
Abstract:
Out of patients with petechial lesions attended during a 5 year period, 90 (45%) were diagnosed a meningococcal disease. The generalized distribution of the petechial lesions proved to be very helpful as an orientation about the disease. The presence of a series of altered laboratory determinations (white blood cell count, band cells count, erythrocyte sedimentation rate 1st hour. C reactive protein (PCR) in blood and blood coagulation study) was highly significant in patients with the disease mentioned before.
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