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Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation Associated with Rotavirus Gastroenteritis: Report of Two Cases.

Authors :
Limbos, Mary Ann P.
Lieberman, Jay M.
Source :
Clinical Infectious Diseases; 1996, Vol. 22 Issue 5, p834-836, 3p
Publication Year :
1996

Abstract

During one winter season, two children with rotavirus gastroenteritis who developed fulminant disseminated intravascular coagulation were seen at our hospital. Disseminated intravascular coagulation probably resulted from hypovolemic shock and acidosis, although extraintestinal spread of the virus cannot be excluded. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10584838
Volume :
22
Issue :
5
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Clinical Infectious Diseases
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
83197026