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Campylobacter infection presenting as pseudo-appendicitis in children: identifying predictors for early diagnosis

Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Aims: enteritis presenting as pseudo-appendicitis and identify distinguishing predicting factors. Methods: infection, hospitalized from 2014 to 2023 for presumed appendicitis (pseudo-appendicitis group). Each case was matched with 2 controls with confirmed appendicitis. Multivariable logistic regression analysis was conducted to determine the potential predictors for pseudo-appendicitis. Results: = 0.06). Conclusion: enteritis in selected cases of suspected appendicitis, potentially encouraging early molecular diagnosis and improving patient care.
DOI: 10.3389/fped.2025.1583429
Authors: Michael Schnapper, Yaara Kahan, Amir Klivitsky, Alex Guri, Rachel Shatzman Steuerman, Maya Heled Akiva, Diana Tasher
Institutions: Tel Aviv University, Wolfson Medical Center, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Hadassah Medical Center, Kaplan Medical Center, Sheba Medical Center, Meir Medical Center
Language: English
Subfield: Food Science
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $3,801
OpenAlex ID: W4413299226
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