[Complications of monocytic angina in children]
E Duszczyk1, Z Markocki, W Sadowski
1Kliniki Chorób Zakaźnych i Pasozytniczych Wieku Dzieciecego AM, Warszawie.
Insights
This study assessed complications in children with monocytic angina. Respiratory tract obturation was the most common issue, affecting 6.4% of patients, while other complications like neurological disorders and thrombocytopenia were also observed.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Medicine
- Infectious Diseases
- Cardiology
Abstract:
The studies aimed at assessing the kind and the incidence of the complications of monocytic angina in childhood. In 7 out of 343 hospitalized children neurological disorders were found, thrombocytopenia was seen in 5 cases, pneumonia in 3 cases, bronchitis in 12 cases, and AV block in 3 cases. The most frequent complication of monocytic angina was respiratory tract obturation (6.4% of cases).
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