Author : Annie Sehsheng Kao
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 380 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (318 download)
Book Synopsis An Epidemiological Investigation of Space-time Clustering Patterns and Case-control Study of Risk Factors for Kawasaki Syndrome (KS) Among Children in San Diego County by : Annie Sehsheng Kao
Download or read book An Epidemiological Investigation of Space-time Clustering Patterns and Case-control Study of Risk Factors for Kawasaki Syndrome (KS) Among Children in San Diego County written by Annie Sehsheng Kao and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study describes KS epidemiology in San Diego County, explores temporal and spatial clustering among cases, and investigates potential risk factors associated with KS, including rug or carpet cleaning, possible water sources, and humidifier use. We examined the epidemiological and spatial distribution of KS cases hospitalized between January 1, 1998 and December 31, 2003. Clusters of KS cases were identified by point pattern analysis of geo-referenced data using the K-function, local G-statistic, and Knox statistics for space-time clustering. A case-control study among cases diagnosed in 2002-2003 was conducted to assess potential risk factors. Cases were compared with index-referred and birth registry controls. A total of 318 KS patients were identified; 62.9% were male and 81.9% of patients were children