title: Overwhelming infections in infants and children.
abstract: Infections in children may present with nonspecific findings, requiring early recognition and stabilization. Age, etiology, immunocompetency, and duration of illness should all be considered in the initial assessment. Antibiotics and aggressive support are mandatory to avoid deterioration and severe morbidity or death.
authors: Kaiser Permanente Medical Center, Sacramento, California 95825.
authors: D A
authors: DA
authors: Berman
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005334:Fever / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007239:Infections / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy