Epidemiological and prognostic aspects of purpura fulminans in children. Regional survey
Frappat, P.
Pediatrie 42(1): 41-43
1987
ISSN/ISBN: 0031-4021 PMID: 3588177 Document Number: 298589
A regional survey (Rhône-Alpes region) about fulminans purpura has been performed in the pediatric services and the pediatric intensive care units. Between January 1982 and July 1986, 101 cases have been observed. 93.5% (72/77) of the bacteriologically documented cases were due to Neisseria meningitidis. Fatality rate is 34.6%, 58.6% in infants younger than 1 year to 14.3% in children older than 2 years. Between 1982 and 1985 fatality rate was reduced from 54.5% to 27.6%. This study confirms the interest of the severity score established by the French Pediatric Intensive Care Club.