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Klin Padiatr 2012; 224(07): 461-462
DOI: 10.1055/s-0032-1312676
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Fatal Pertussis in a Preterm with Hyperleukocytosis and Necrotizing Enterocolitis: Considerations on Pathogenesis and Prevention

Pertussis bei einem Frühgeborenen mit Hyperleukozytose und nekrotisierender Enterokolitis: Betrachtung der Pathogenese und der Prävention
T. Eltermann
1   University Children’s Hospital, University of Würzburg, Germany
,
R. Wössner
1   University Children’s Hospital, University of Würzburg, Germany
,
J. Liese
1   University Children’s Hospital, University of Würzburg, Germany
,
C. Wieg
2   Klinik für Kinder- und Jugendmedizin, Aschaffenburg, Germany
,
J. Wirbelauer
1   University Children’s Hospital, University of Würzburg, Germany
,
W. Thomas
1   University Children’s Hospital, University of Würzburg, Germany
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20 July 2012 (online)

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Key words

pertussis - hyperleucocytosis - necrotizing enterocolitis - preterm newborn

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Pertussis - Hyperleukozytose - nekrotisierende Enterokolitis - Frühgeborenes
 

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