Acute gastroenteritis due to norovirus in patients with hospital care: a cross-sectional study.

Background: Because of the availability of molecular techniques in clinical care, acute gastroenteritis (AGE) due to norovirus has returned to importance as a causative agent of hospitalization. The aim of this study was to describe the clinical features and evolution of patients less than 16 years hospitalized for AGE associated with norovirus.

Methods: Retrospective study.

Hypereosinophilic syndrome in an infant.

Background: The hypereosinophilic syndrome (HES) is defined by an eosinophilic count > 1500 cell/mm and organ damage or dysfunction that can be easily mistaken for atopic dermatitis or pulmonary pathologies. Timely diagnosis and treatment can improve the prognosis and avoid heart and renal complications or lung fibrosis.

Case Report: The case of an infant is reported with a 24-h evolution of cough and fever, personal history of atopic dermatitis, and a generalized dermatosis 2 months earlier.