Pediatric gastroenteritis linked to recent outdoor temperatures
A study found that recent outdoor temperatures may help clinicians determine if a virus is behind cases of infectious gastroenteritis in children. The analysis involved over 800 children.
This could help pediatricians assess viral causes, based on observational study data.
- journal
- MedPage Today
- sample size
- over 800 children
- population
- children
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Weather correlation
Researchers found that recent outdoor temperatures were associated with viral gastroenteritis cases.
Common questions
How might weather affect gastroenteritis in children?
Recent outdoor temperatures were linked to viral gastroenteritis cases, suggesting a possible correlation.
What was the size of the study?
The study involved over 800 children with infectious gastroenteritis.
Sources
- Is It Viral Gastroenteritis? Maybe Check the Latest Weather Patterns MedPage Today · medpagetoday.com
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