Molecular diagnostic of complicated pneumonia in the post-vaccine era.
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DOI: 10.1093/tropej/fmac086
Abstract: BACKGROUND The etiological diagnosis of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is still a challenge. We compared the conventional culture method and real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) for the identification of Streptococcus pneumoniae in severe pediatric CAP. METHODS… read more here.
Keywords: molecular diagnostic; pleural effusion; complicated pneumonia; diagnostic complicated ... See more keywords
Complicated pneumonia: current concepts and state of the art
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DOI: 10.1097/mop.0000000000000619
Abstract: Purpose of review This review aims to provide clinicians engaged in the care of infants and children an update on the current understanding of the epidemiology, etiology, diagnostic evaluation, and clinical management of complicated pneumonia.… read more here.
Keywords: pneumonia current; complicated pneumonia; current concepts; concepts state ... See more keywords
Predictive risk factors for complicated pneumonia in Malaysian children
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DOI: 10.1111/jpc.14213
Abstract: To investigate baseline characteristics associated with complicated community‐acquired pneumonia (CAPc) in Malaysian children. CAPc, such as pleural effusion and/or empyema, is on the rise, especially in Southeast Asian children, and the reasons for this are… read more here.
Keywords: factors complicated; complicated pneumonia; risk factors; malaysian children ... See more keywords