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Age-related symtomatology of ECHO 11 virus infection in children
Insights
ECHO 11 virus infection presents differently in children based on age. Neonates typically show undifferentiated fever, while older children may develop pharyngitis, fever with convulsions, or gastrointestinal issues.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Virology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- ECHO 11 virus is a known pathogen affecting children.
- Understanding age-specific symptomatology is crucial for diagnosis and management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the symptomatology of ECHO 11 virus infection in children.
- To correlate clinical manifestations with patient age.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of 102 children diagnosed with ECHO 11 virus infection.
- Detailed review of clinical symptoms and patient demographics.
Main Results:
- Neonates commonly presented with undifferentiated febrile illness.
- Older infants and toddlers exhibited pharyngitis (66%), exaggerated fever, convulsions, and gastrointestinal symptoms.
- Children over 3 years old frequently showed pharyngitis with vesicular lesions or exudative ulcers.
Conclusions:
- ECHO 11 virus infection exhibits distinct age-related clinical presentations.
- Recognizing these age-specific patterns aids in timely diagnosis and appropriate care for pediatric patients.
Abstract:
One hundred two children with ECHO 11 virus infection were analyzed as to symptomatology, which was related to the age of the patients. Neonates manifested an undifferentiated febrile illness in most cases. The symptomatology of older infants and toddlers was different from that of newborns with respect to the presence of discernible pharyngitis in two thirds of the cases. An exaggerated febrile response complicated by convulsions or gastrointestinal symptoms was another characteristic feature of this age group. A characteristic manifestation of children more than 3 years old was pharyngitis which included minute vesicular lesions or exudative ulcers around the fauces.