title: [Epidemiological study of severe forms of infectious purpura in 1984. National survey of the Club Français de Réanimation Pédiatrique].
abstract: A retrospective national study undertaken by the Club Français de Réanimation Pédiatrique found 103 children hospitalized in intensive care units for severe infectious purpura in 1984, i.e. 1.08 case per department. A great heterogeneity in the geographic distribution was observed. The responsible agent was identified in 65% of cases. Short-term evolution was severe: death in 48%.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000401:mortality; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D005602:France; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007362:Intensive Care Units; D008297:Male; D011693:Purpura / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000401:mortality; D012189:Retrospective Studies
vernacular_title: Etude épidémiologique des formes graves de purpura infectieux en 1984. Enquête nationale du Club Français de Réanimation Pédiatrique.