[Sudden infant death syndrome--current opinions on etiology and pathogenesis]

Wiad Lek. 2009;62(2):123-8.
[Article in Polish]

Abstract

Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) remains still unsolved medical entity. At present about 80 theories and hypotheses concerning SIDS exist. The authors describe current opinions concerning SIDS pathogenesis and etiology.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Cardiovascular Diseases / complications
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Infections / complications
  • Nervous System Diseases / complications
  • Risk Factors
  • Sudden Infant Death / etiology*