Citation

Bacon C, Scott D, Jones P. Lancet 1979; 1(8113): 422-425.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1979, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

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PMID

84273

Abstract

In a 3-year period in Newcastle upon Tyne a sudden illness, of which the main features were fever, shock, convulsions, hepatic disturbance, and a bleeding tendency, affected 5 infants, 4 of whom died. No aetiological agent could be demonstrated, and in the absence of a satisfactory alternative diagnosis it is suggested that a principal component of the illness was heatstroke, brought about by excessive wrapping or warming during a mild infection.

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