RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Acute illness in infants: a general practice study
JF The Journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners
JO J R Coll Gen Pract
FD British Journal of General Practice
SP 155
OP 159
VO 34
IS 260
A1 A. D. Wilson
A1 M. A. P. S. Downham
A1 D. P. Forster
YR 1984
UL http://bjgp.org/content/34/260/155.abstract
AB The character and frequency of acute illness in infants presenting to a general practice over a 16-week period was studied. Symptoms were classified as 'major' or 'minor' in accordance with the definitions used in a multicentre study in infant mortality. Of the 126 consultations reviewed, 106 (84 per cent) included at least one major symptom. None of the illnesses resulted in hospital admission or had a fatal outcome. It was concluded that this classification of symptoms into `major' and `minor' categories is not sufficiently discriminating to use in general practice. More specific definitions are required.