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Epidemiological and Clinical Characteristics of Pediatric Intoxications: A Retrospective Study

2025-12-15 pediatrics Title + abstract only
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BackgroundPediatric poisonings are a significant cause of emergency admissions, often linked to accessible household toxins. This study investigates the epidemiological patterns, clinical presentations, and management strategies at a tertiary care hospital in Algiers, Algeria. MethodsA retrospective descriptive analysis was conducted on anonymized pediatric poisonings cases. Variables included age, sex, type of ingestion, intent (accidental vs. voluntary), substances involved, endoscopic findin...

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