Severe cough and retinal hemorrhage in infants and young children.
case_series · Level IV
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Abstract
No retinal hemorrhages were detected in any of 100 consecutive children aged 3 months to 2 years with severe, persistent coughing (0 of 100, 95% CI: 0%- 3%). Therefore, if one finds retinal hemorrhage in infants and young children with cough, child abuse must be excluded.
Medical subject headings
- Child Abuse
- Cough
- Retinal Hemorrhage