Author/Editor     Čižman, M; Arnež, M
Title     Okužbe, ki življenjsko ogrožajo otroka
Translated title     Life-threatening infections in childhood
Type     članek
Source     Med Razgl
Vol. and No.     Letnik 33, št. 4
Publication year     1994
Volume     str. 191-213
Language     slo
Abstract     Life-threatening infections rarely occur in children, but when they do they require immediate diagnosis and therapy. The principal aetiologic agents are bacteria and viruses, other microorganisms being less common. The patient's life is compromised as a result of failure of homeostatic mechanisms or severe functional impairment of vital organs, caused by the pathogen directly or through its toxins. The central or peripheral nervous system, cardiovascular system, respiratory system, liver, kidneys or the haemopoetic system may be affected. The authors describe the causes, early symptoms and signs, diagnosis and therapeutic approach to the child suffering from a life-threatening infectious disease.
Descriptors     INFECTION
EMERGENCIES
CRITICAL ILLNESS
CHILD
MENINGITIS, BACTERIAL
MENINGOENCEPHALITIS
TETANUS
BOTULISM
BRAIN ABSCESS
EYE INFECTIONS
RESPIRATORY INSUFFICIENCY
RESPIRATORY TRACT INFECTIONS
MYOCARDITIS
SEPTICEMIA
DIARRHEA
PERITONITIS
STREPTOCOCCAL INFECTIONS
SHOCK, SEPTIC
FASCIITIS