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. 2024 Dec 21:11:2333794X241304663.
doi: 10.1177/2333794X241304663. eCollection 2024.

Infectious Disease Management in Pediatric Emergency Departments in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Review of Diagnostic Tools, Treatment Protocols, and Preventive Measures

Mohammed Alsabri  1   2 , Abdelmonem Siddiq  3 , Nicholas Aderinto  4 , Ibukunoluwa V Ishola  5 , Muhammad Azan Shahid  6 , Aditya Kaul  7 , Nouran A Taha  8 , Amar Hizam Ahmad  1 , Luis L Gamboa  2   9
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Infectious Disease Management in Pediatric Emergency Departments in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Review of Diagnostic Tools, Treatment Protocols, and Preventive Measures

Mohammed Alsabri et al. Glob Pediatr Health. .

Abstract

Pediatric Emergency Departments (PEDs) in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) face significant challenges in managing infectious diseases due to limited resources, poor infrastructure, and socioeconomic barriers. This review explores the burden of infectious diseases in pediatric populations, the diagnostic tools available, treatment protocols, and preventive measures implemented in LMIC PEDs. We emphasize the need for an integrated approach to improve health outcomes, focusing on enhancing healthcare infrastructure, training healthcare workers, and promoting public health awareness. Key recommendations and future directions are discussed to address the critical gaps and challenges in managing pediatric infectious diseases in these settings.

Keywords: diagnosis; infectious diseases; low- and middle-income countries; pediatric emergency departments; pediatric populations; prevention; treatment.

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The author(s) declared no potential conflicts of interest with respect to the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article.

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The benefits of applying coordinated, integrated approach in the management of infectious diseases in LMICs.
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Different considerations in strengthening health system in LMICs.
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