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How do infectious disease states in the pediatric patient differ from adult disease states?
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Less tolerance: The pediatric patient has less reserve and tolerance for any disease or medical problem that their adult relations. The pediatric immune system is also less well developed, making them more susceptible to some problems.
Answered 4/24/2015
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