Why Is a Child Not a Miniadult for Infections?
Title
Why Is a Child Not a Miniadult for Infections?
Creator
Chappell MT; Kelly C; Rosenthal KS
Publisher
Infectious Diseases In Clinical Practice
Date
2021
Description
The presentation of an infectious disease in a child is likely to differ from an adult and will differ at different ages of the child. In addition to differences in immune response, there are significant differences in anatomy, physiology, metabolism, and behavior that affect susceptibility, course of disease, severity, and treatment. This is the first of a series of reviews that examine differences in disease presentation for different demographics. This short review will look at some of the parameters that ask, “Why is a child not a miniadult for infections?”
Identifier
Rights
Copyright © 2021 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. All rights reserved.
Format
Journal Article
URL Address
NEOMED College
NEOMED College of Medicine
NEOMED Department
Department of Integrative Medical Sciences
Update Year & Number
Jan to Aug list 2021
Collection
Citation
Chappell MT; Kelly C; Rosenthal KS, “Why Is a Child Not a Miniadult for Infections?,” NEOMED Bibliography Database, accessed September 8, 2024, https://neomed.omeka.net/items/show/11922.