JOURNAL ARTICLE

Laboratory analysis to differentiate Campylobacter enteritis from acute appendicitis.

  • Published In: Acta Paediatrica, 2024, v. 113, n. 10. P. 2319 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Scheier, Eric; Guri, Alex 3 of 3

Abstract

The study published in Acta Paediatrica aimed to differentiate between Campylobacter enteritis and acute appendicitis in children presenting with abdominal pain. The research, conducted in a pediatric emergency department, analyzed data from children diagnosed with Campylobacter or appendicitis from June 2020 to June 2023. Findings indicated that certain clinical and laboratory parameters, such as age, symptoms, and inflammatory markers, could help distinguish between the two conditions, potentially reducing unnecessary imaging and surgical interventions. The study highlighted the importance of accurate diagnosis to prevent exposure to ionizing radiation and unnecessary surgical procedures in pediatric patients. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Acta Paediatrica. 2024/10, Vol. 113, Issue 10, p2319
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Consumer Health
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0803-5253
  • DOI:10.1111/apa.17347
  • Accession Number:180294496
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