Epidemiology and clinical characteristics of viral infections in hospitalized children and adolescents with cancer in Lebanon.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Viral infections in children and adolescents with malignancy are commonly encountered and have a significant impact on morbidity and mortality. Studies and epidemiological data regarding viral infections in children with cancer in developing countries are lacking. This retrospective cohort study aims to assess the burden of viral infections in children and adolescents with cancer, by assessing prevalence, risk factors, as well as morbidity and mortality of common viruses over a period of 8 years.

Methods and findings

Medical records of cancer patients treated at the Children Cancer Center of Lebanon were reviewed and 155 participants under the age of 21 were identified with at least one documented viral infection during the period from July 2009 to November 2017.

SUBMITTER: Chamseddine S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7508634 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature