Carlos Plancarte, Tess Stopczynski, Lubna Hamdan, Laura S Stewart, Herdi Rahman, Justin Z Amarin, James Chappell, Mary E Wikswo, John R Dunn, Daniel C Payne, Aron J Hall, Andrew J Spieker, Natasha Halasa
OBJECTIVE: Acute gastroenteritis (AGE) is the second leading cause of death in children worldwide. Objectively evaluating disease severity is critical for assessing future interventions. We used data from a large, prospective surveillance study to assess risk factors associated with severe presentation using modified Vesikari score (MVS) and Clark score (CS) of severity. METHODS: From December 1, 2012 to June 30, 2016, AGE surveillance was performed for children between 15 days and 17 years old in the emergency, inpatient, and outpatient settings at Vanderbilt's Monroe Carell Jr...
May 2, 2024: Hospital Pediatrics