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. 2023 Dec 1;39(12):968-976.
doi: 10.1097/PEC.0000000000003070.

Community-Acquired Pneumonia in Children

Chris A Rees, Nathan Kuppermann  1 , Todd A Florin  2
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Community-Acquired Pneumonia in Children

Chris A Rees et al. Pediatr Emerg Care. .

Abstract

Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is the most common cause of childhood mortality globally. In the United States, CAP is a leading cause of pediatric hospitalization and antibiotic use and is associated with substantial morbidity. There has been a dramatic shift in microbiological etiologies for CAP in children over time as pneumococcal pneumonia has become less common and viral etiologies have become predominant. There is no commonly agreed on approach to the diagnosis of CAP in children. When indicated, antimicrobial treatment should consist of narrow-spectrum antibiotics. In this article, we will describe the current understanding of the microbiological etiologies, clinical presentation, diagnostic approach, risk factors, treatment, and future directions in the diagnosis and management of pediatric CAP.

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