Iron and vitamin D3 levels in infants admitted with chest infection: A hospital-based study
Zanco Journal of Medical Sciences, 2020 Background and objective: Acute lower respiratory tract infection is one of the major causes of mortality and morbidity in children under five years of age, with many etiologies suggested to be among its predisposing risk factors.
Nevine Jasim Mohammad +1 more
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Cost-Effectiveness of Point-of-Care C-Reactive Protein Tests for Respiratory Tract Infection in Primary Care in England [PDF]
, 2015 Introduction Despite recommendations that general practitioners (GPs) delay antibiotic prescribing for respiratory tract infections (RTIs), antibiotic prescriptions in primary care in England increased by 4.1% from 2010 to 2013.
Hunter, R, Rachael Hunter
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Incidence and Risk Factors for Prolonged Stay in Children Hospitalised with Pneumonia [PDF]
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2018 Introduction: Lower Respiratory Tract Infection (LRTI) is one of the common causes of morbidity and mortality in children and is responsible for hospitalisation. Aim: The current descriptive epidemiological study aimed to analyse the risk factors for the
Nirmal Kumar Mohakud +3 more
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Influence of age, severity of infection, and co-infection on the duration of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) shedding [PDF]
, 2015 RSV is the most important viral cause of pneumonia and bronchiolitis in children worldwide and has been associated with significant disease burden. With the renewed interest in RSV vaccines, we provide realistic estimates on duration, and influencing ...
Agoti, Charles N. +7 more
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Upper respiratory tract symptoms and allergies in Ironman triathletes [PDF]
, 2006 Includes bibliographical references (leaves 69-77).Triathletes, in particular Ironman triathletes, undergo intense training and compete in a very physically demanding race. Medical conditions in the pre-race period in these triathletes have not been well
Lichaba, Mamosilo
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Van Tıp DergisiINTRODUCTION: A survey was administered to the families of children hospitalized due to lower respiratory tract infections in winter. Risk factors that may cause non-recurrent LRTI and recurrent LRTI in hospitalized children were compared.
İlknur Sürücü Kara +3 more
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CD25(+) Natural Regulatory T Cells Are Critical in Limiting Innate and Adaptive Immunity and Resolving Disease following Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection [PDF]
, 2010 Regulatory CD4(+) T cells have been shown to be important in limiting immune responses, but their role in respiratory viral infections has received little attention.
Harker, JA +23 more
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Increased health service use for asthma, but decreased for COPD: Northumbrian hospital episodes, 2013–2014 [PDF]
, 2016 The burden of respiratory disease has persisted over the years, for both men and women. The aim of the present study was to investigate the hospital episode rates in respiratory disease and to understand whether and how the use of the health service for ...
Shiue, Ivy, I. Shiue
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Risk Factors of Hyponatremia in Children with Lower Respiratory Tract Infection (LRTI)
Journal of Pediatric Research, 2021 Aim:Lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI) is a serious illness especially in children under 5 years of age. Hyponatremia is the most common electrolyte abnormality seen in hospitalized children.
Chinmaya Mahapatra +4 more
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Jornal de Pediatria (Versão em Português), 2013 Objective: to determine the frequency, complications and seasonality at which respira- tory syncytial virus (RSV) infection of the lower respiratory tract causes hospitalization in infants of age 1 year or less in 6 cities of Colombia.
Juan Gabriel Piñeros +6 more
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