[Epidemiological study of severe forms of infectious purpura in 1984. National survey of the Club Français de Réanimation Pédiatrique].

A retrospective national study undertaken by the Club Français de Réanimation Pédiatrique found 103 children hospitalized in intensive care units for severe infectious purpura in 1984, i.e. 1.08 case per department. A great heterogeneity in the geographic distribution was observed. The responsible agent was identified in 65% of cases. Short-term evolution was severe: death in 48%.