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. 1984 Mar;34(260):155-9.

Acute illness in infants: a general practice study

A D Wilson, M A Downham, D P Forster

Acute illness in infants: a general practice study

A D Wilson et al. J R Coll Gen Pract. 1984 Mar.

Abstract

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.

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