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Predictors of duration and treatment failure of severe pneumonia in hospitalized young nepalese children [PDF]

open access: yes, 2015
Background Pneumonia in young children is still the most frequent cause of death in developing countries. We aimed to identify predictors for recovery and treatment failure in children hospitalized with severe pneumonia. Methods We enrolled 610 Nepalese
Basnet, Sudha   +27 more
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Comparative analysis of the clinical characteristics of severe Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia and severe bacterial pneumonia in children

open access: yesBMC Pediatrics
The aim of this study was to analyze the clinical characteristics of severe Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia and severe bacterial pneumonia in children to provide a basis for clinical recognition and diagnosis.This was a retrospective analysis of 130 cases of severe Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia (SMPP), 81 cases of severe Streptococcus pneumoniae ...
Jie Liu   +5 more
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The relationship between lactate dehydrogenase and Apolipoprotein A1 levels in patients with severe pneumonia [PDF]

open access: yesJournal of Medical Biochemistry
Background: To investigate the relationship between lactate dehydrogenase and apolipoprotein A1 levels and the condition and prognosis of patients with severe pneumonia.
Wang Jiang   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Diagnosis and treatment experience of Chlamydia psittaci pneumonia: A multicenter retrospective study in China

open access: yesBMC Infectious Diseases
Background In recent years, clinical cases of Chlamydia psittaci pneumonia have gradually increased. Chlamydia psittaci pneumonia can quickly progress to severe pneumonia, leading to respiratory failure.
Hui Deng   +13 more
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Mortality and quality of life in the five years after severe sepsis [PDF]

open access: yes, 2013
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Simon J Mackenzie   +15 more
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A retrospective, single-center analysis of clinical features and mortality risk factors in pediatric pertussis patients with severe pneumonia and encephalopathy complications in Southwest China

open access: yesItalian Journal of Pediatrics
Background and objective Pertussis remains a serious threat to infants and young children, especially when complicated by pneumonia or encephalopathy.
Yongqin Li   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

SEVERE COMMUNITY-ACQUIRED PNEUMONIA

open access: yesCritical Care Clinics, 1998
Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is likely to be severe in the very elderly, and clinically significant in those with hepatic/ renal insufficiency, cardiopulmonary disease, or, impaired host defenses. Pathogens in mild, moderately severe, and severe CAP are the same. These pathogens determine prognosis, complications, and duration of therapy. Empiric
openaire   +2 more sources

Diagnosing Severe Falciparum Malaria in Parasitaemic African Children: A Prospective Evaluation of Plasma PfHRP2 Measurement. [PDF]

open access: yes, 2012
In African children, distinguishing severe falciparum malaria from other severe febrile illnesses with coincidental Plasmodium falciparum parasitaemia is a major challenge. P. falciparum histidine-rich protein 2 (PfHRP2) is released by mature sequestered
Pan-Ngum Wirichada   +127 more
core   +1 more source

Volatile diagnostic techniques for ventilator associated pneumonia [PDF]

open access: yes, 2010
Ventilator associated pneumonia (VAP) is a significant challenge for the Intensive Care doctors worldwide. It is both difficult to diagnose accurately and quickly and to treat effectively once the diagnosis has been established.
Humphreys, Martyn Lee
core  

Cost-effectiveness of parenteral artesunate for treating children with severe malaria in sub-Saharan Africa. [PDF]

open access: yes, 2011
OBJECTIVE: To explore the cost-effectiveness of parenteral artesunate for the treatment of severe malaria in children and its potential impact on hospital budgets. METHODS: The costs of inpatient care of children with severe malaria were assessed in four
Ngum, WP   +52 more
core   +1 more source

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