Febrile response in malnutrition

Doherty, J. F; Golden, M. H. N; Griffin, G. E; McAdam, K. P. W. J

Doherty, J. F; Golden, M. H. N; Griffin, G. E; McAdam, K. P. W. J.

West Indian med. j ; 38(4): 209-12, Dec. 1989. ilus, tab

Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-81178

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The febrile response to a standard dose of triple (DPT) vaccine was assessed in sixteen malnourished children before and after recovery. The increase in temperature was significantly lower in the malnourished children (p < 0.005)

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Child, Preschool; Child; Humans; Male; Female; Body Temperature; Pertussis Vaccine/immunology; Fever/immunology; Nutrition Disorders/immunology; Diphtheria Toxoid/immunology; Tetanus Toxoid/immunology; Nutrition Disorders/physiopathology

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Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Body Temperature / Diphtheria Toxoid / Tetanus Toxoid / Pertussis Vaccine / Fever / Nutrition Disorders Limits: Child / Child, preschool / Female / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: West Indian med. j Journal subject: Medicine Year: 1989 Type: Article

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