Community acquired pneumonia in children: a clinical update

Community Acquired Pneumonia in Children: a Clinical Update

Pulmonology Update Community-Acquired Pneumonia

Community-acquired pneumonia in children.

Community-acquired pneumonia is a potentially serious infection in children and often results in hospitalization. The diagnosis can be based on the history and physical examination results in children with fever plus respiratory signs and symptoms. Chest radiography and rapid viral testing may be helpful when the diagnosis is unclear. The most likely etiology depends on the age of the child. Vi...

Community-acquired pneumonia in children.

Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is one of the most common infections encountered in pediatrics, with an annual incidence of approximately 40 cases per 1000 children in North America. Despite its frequency, CAP in children remains difficult to diagnose, evaluate, and manage because many pathogens may be responsible, co-infections occur frequently, clinical features may vary widely, and labora...

Community-acquired pneumonia in children.

PURPOSE OF REVIEW This review highlights recent developments in the diagnosis, etiology, therapy, and prevention of community-acquired pneumonia in children. RECENT FINDINGS Sensitive new diagnostic methods have increased the detection rate of the causative agent up to 94%. Streptococcus pneumoniae is the most prevalent bacterial pathogen in all ages. Polymerase chain reaction is a rapid and ...