SERIOUS INFECTION IN ACUTELY ILL CHILDREN IN PRIMARY CARE: Validating clinical prediction rules and added value of vital signs and point-of-care tests KU Leuven
Background: Acute infection is the most common presentation of children to ambulatory care. In contrast, serious infections are rare and often present at an early stage. To avoid complications or death, early recognition and adequate referral are essential. In a recent large study children were included prospectively to construct a symptom-based decision tree with a sensitivity and negative predictive value of nearly 100%. To reduce the ...