Epidemiologic aspects of Campylobacter infection in hospitalized children. Evaluation of an national monitoring system
Mégraud, F.; Gavinet, A.M.
Annales de Pediatrie 36(2): 97-100
1989
ISSN/ISBN: 0066-2097 PMID: 2930131 Document Number: 339441
Among the data collected by the national system for the surveillance of Campylobacter infections, those concerning hospitalized children are described. During 1986 and 1987, 508 cases were reported. Among the 466 strains studied, 74% were C. jejuni strains. There were only four strains of C. fetus. All the isolates except nine were recovered from stools. Diarrhea was the most prominent symptom. Patients were more likely to be males and infants. Infections were more frequent in late summer.