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Bronchiolitis epidemic, a fatal blow for pediatrics.

The pediatric surgical activity (AP-HM) of the Timonet Hospital in Marseille is deprogrammed until further notice, excluding emergencies and oncology. “This is the first time we’ve reached this end.”blow Pr: Fabrice Michel, head of the pediatric anesthesia-resuscitation department. A particularly strong and earlier this year epidemic of bronchiolitis, this inflammation of the bronchi caused by RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) that can plunge children into respiratory distress, has hit pediatric wards, already shaken by the epidemic, too hard. Covid. “We don’t have enough funds in normal times in Marseille. laments Pr: Michael. Today the situation is catastrophic. We are on a high plateau with non-stop activity. That night we turned away three patients who had to go to other, more distant facilities. And yet, we opened 8 more beds than usual in my ward…

Source: Le Figaro

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