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Risk factors of severe hand, foot and mouth disease in Shantou, China: a case-control study.
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Journal of Infection in Developing Countries . May2018, Vol. 12 Issue 5, p359-364. 6p. - Publication Year :
- 2018
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Abstract
- Introduction: In clinical perspectives, how to distinguish a small proportion of children at risk of developing neurological complications from a large number of children with mild symptoms still remains a challenge for primary care doctors. Methodology: From January 2012 to December 2015, 225 cases with severe hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) matched with 492 controls were enrolled in the age-matched, case-control study. Continuous variables were examined by univariate analysis using a chi-squared or Fisher's exact test, and categorical variables were reported by relative risks (odd's ratio). Multivariate logistic regression was used to analyze the independent risk factors for severe HFMD. Results: Peak body temperature over 37.5°C total duration of fever over 3 days, lethargy, enterovirus 71 (EV71) infection were independent risk factors for severe HFMD. Conclusions: Peak body temperature over 37.5°C total duration of fever over 3 days, lethargy, EV71 infection were independent risk factors for severe HFMD. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 20366590
- Volume :
- 12
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Infection in Developing Countries
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 130018196
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.3855/jidc.9845