Seasonal Variation and Weather Changes Related to the Occurrence and Severity of Acute Hematogenous Osteomyelitis in Children.
- Resource Type
- Article
- Authors
- Lindsay, Eduardo A; Tareen, Naureen; Jo, Chan-Hee; Copley, Lawson A
- Source
- Journal of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society; May 2018, Vol. 7 Issue: 2 pe16-e23, 8p
- Subject
- Language
- ISSN
- 20487193; 20487207
Acute hematogenous osteomyelitis (AHO) demonstrates regional variability in incidence and severity. In this study, we evaluated seasonal variations of AHO and assessed the effects of weather trends on the occurrence and severity of illness in affected children.