Higher Rates of Misdiagnosis in Pediatric Patients Versus Adults Hospitalized With Imported Malaria

Conclusions: Pediatric patients admitted for imported malaria at Montefiore Medical Center had a higher rate of misdiagnosis and presented with more gastrointestinal symptoms than hospitalized adults. By describing the clinical characteristics of patients with imported malaria, we hope to improve diagnostic accuracy by health care workers and raise awareness that friends and relatives may require more intensive pretravel counseling.
Source: Pediatric Emergency Care - Category: Emergency Medicine Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research