Fever and Shock in a Child: How 'good' is a Good Blood Test?
CASE PRESENTATION A 12-year-old girl presented with a history of intermittent fever (38.3°C to 40°C) for 10 days that was not associated with chills and rigours, and was relieved by antipyretics. She also had nonbilious and nonprojectile vomiting (seven days), shortness of breath (four days) an...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2005-01-01
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Series: | Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2005/404983 |