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Erschienen in: European Journal of Pediatrics 4/2005

01.04.2005 | Original Paper

Diarrhoea as the presenting sign in an adolescent suffering from severe acute respiratory syndrome

verfasst von: Yat Wah Kwan, Chi Wai Leung, Man Chun Chiu

Erschienen in: European Journal of Pediatrics | Ausgabe 4/2005

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Abstract

Patients with severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) may present with extra-pulmonary symptoms. We report a 16-year-old adolescent with SARS who presented with diarrhoea. Treatment directed against SARS was prompted by an epidemiological link and the clinical picture as the disease evolved. This atypical presentation posed a diagnostic challenge for physicians. Conclusion:Proper disposal of patient excreta is important to prevent the spread of severe acute respiratory syndrome.
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Metadaten
Titel
Diarrhoea as the presenting sign in an adolescent suffering from severe acute respiratory syndrome
verfasst von
Yat Wah Kwan
Chi Wai Leung
Man Chun Chiu
Publikationsdatum
01.04.2005
Verlag
Springer-Verlag
Erschienen in
European Journal of Pediatrics / Ausgabe 4/2005
Print ISSN: 0340-6199
Elektronische ISSN: 1432-1076
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00431-004-1618-3

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