Guía de Diagnostico y Tratamiento: Neumonia Adquirida en la Comunidad / Diagnostic and Treatment Guide: Pneumonia Acquired in the Community
Ludovica pediátr
;
21(4): 12-18, dic. 2018.
Article
in Spanish
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| ID: biblio-969268
RESUMEN
La neumonía adquirida en la comunidad es la infección aguda del parénquima pulmonar causada por patógenos adquiridos en el ámbito comunitario. Es la principal causa de mortalidad infantil en el mundo, siendo los virus la etiología más frecuente en todos los grupos etarios. La radiografía de tórax es el patrón de oro para realizar el diagnóstico, aunque no debe retrasarse el inicio del tratamiento en caso de no disponer de esta. El tratamiento inicial consiste en medidas de sostén. La terapéutica antibiótica, en caso de las etiologías bacterianas, debe iniciarse tempranamente
ABSTRACT
Acquired pneumonia in the community is the acute infection of the lung parenchyma caused by pathogens acquired in the community environment. It is the leading cause of infant mortality in the world, with viruses being the most frequent etiology in all age groups. Chest radiography is the gold standard for diagnosis, although the start of treatment should not be delayed in case of not having it. The initial treatment consists of support measures. Antibiotic therapy, in case of bacterial etiologies, it should be started at an early stage
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Main subject:
Pneumonia
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Anti-Bacterial Agents
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Practice guideline
Limits:
Humans
Language:
Spanish
Journal:
Ludovica pediátr
Journal subject:
Pediatrics
Year:
2018
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Argentina
Institution/Affiliation country:
Hospital de Niños Sor Maria Ludovica/AR
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