Review article

Pneumonias in Children

Vladimir Ahel
Vojko Rožmanić

Abstract

Childhood pneumonia remains one of
the most important causes of morbidity and mortality,
particularly in developing countries. Its clinical spectrum
ranges from a mild illness to life threatening conditions.
Infants and preschool children are at particular risk for the
development of severe infections. There are no reliable ways
to differentiate viral from bacterial aetiologies using clinical
clues, radiological alterations or laboratory data. A dramatic
increase in the prevalence of antibiotic-resistant pathogens
has been reported worldwide. Based on the recent literature,
this article provides the current knowledge of childhood
pneumonia pathogens and available therapies.

Keywords

pneumonia; children; microbiology; diagnosis; treatment

Hrčak ID:

18537

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/18537

Publication date:

26.1.2005.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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