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Clinical and Laboratory Effects of Foodborne Illness in Children
Yusuf Deniz1, Sadrettin Ekmen2, Erkan Dogan1
1Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine Training and Research Hospital, Karabuk University, Karabuk, Turkey.
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This study on pediatric foodborne diseases (FD) in Turkey found FD predominantly affects young boys. Children under 5 with FD experienced longer hospital stays, highlighting the need for better detection and intervention strategies.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Emergency Medicine
- Infectious Diseases
- Public Health
Background:
- Foodborne diseases (FD) cause significant global illness, with an estimated 600 million cases annually.
- Limited research exists on pediatric FD in Turkey, indicating a substantial knowledge gap.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the prevalence, characteristics, and outcomes of pediatric foodborne diseases in a Turkish emergency department.
- To identify specific risk factors and clinical presentations of FD in children.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of 17,091 pediatric cases in a single center.
- Identification and characterization of 106 confirmed pediatric FD cases.
Main Results:
- FD predominantly affected boys (94.3%) with an average age of 7.65 years.
- No pediatric intensive care admissions or mortalities were recorded.
- Hyponatremia was a common electrolyte disorder; hyperkalemia was observed in children under 5.
Conclusions:
- Pediatric FD in Turkey primarily impacts young boys and is associated with specific electrolyte imbalances.
- Children under 5 with FD face more severe outcomes, including longer hospitalizations.
- Urgent need for targeted interventions and improved diagnostic approaches for pediatric FD.
Abstract:
The World Health Organization estimates that 31 foodborne pathogen account for 600 million cases of illness annually. This study, conducted in a pediatric emergency department in Turkey, addresses the limited research on pediatric foodborne diseases (FD) in the country, exposing a significant knowledge gap. Analyzing 17,091 pediatric cases, 106 FD cases were identified, predominantly affecting boys (94.3%) with an average age of 7.65 ± 6.51 years. Remarkably, no patients required pediatric intensive care admission, and no mortalities were recorded. Hyponatremia emerged as a prevalent electrolyte disorder in pediatric FD, while hyperkalemia was notably observed in children under 5. The study emphasizes the severity of FD in children under 5, reflected in longer hospital stays, underscoring the urgent need for targeted interventions and improved detection methods in pediatric FD.
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