| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3375997 | Journal of Infection | 2006 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Clinicians should consider age, sex and seasons when evaluating and treating infants with fever. Previously lumbar puncture, urinalysis and chest X-ray were recommended to avoid useless assays. These results also revealed that RT-PCR is a useful and significant assay to establish an exact diagnosis in very young infants.
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Authors
Hisashi Kawashima, Kusukazu Kobayashi, Kentarou Aritaki, Takeshi Takami, Hiroaki Ioi, Yasuyo Kashiwagi, Kouji Takekuma, Akinori Hoshika,