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Genetic and congenital diseases in a Mexican Pediatric Hospital

P. Barros-Nuñez; C. Medina

Division de Genetica, Centro de Investigacion Biomedica, Centro Medico de Occidente, Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, Sierra Mojada 800. AP. 13838. Guadalajara Jal. Mexico. Phone: (3352) 617-0060, Fax: (52-3) 618-1756. Send correspondence to P.B.-N.

ABSTRACT

A survey of patients with genetic and/or congenital diseases (GCD) in a tertiary care pediatric hospital of Guadalajara-Mexico was undertaken, in order to determine the hospitalization frequencies and duration. Of all admissions, 40% had genetic and/or congenital disorders. This total frequency is similar to those reported in some other surveys; however, its distribution into etiological groups showed interesting differences. The patients with GCD required significantly more lengthy hospitalization, more surgeries and more laboratory studies. Likewise, this kind of patient had a statistically higher mortality rate than other patients. Most of the patients came from the metropolitan area of Guadalajara.

Keywords: genetic diseases; congenital diseases; Mexican Pediatric Hospital.

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