Persistent Pneumonia: Underlying Cause and Outcome.
Indian J Pediatr
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2009 Dec; 76(12): 1223-1126
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em Inglês
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ABSTRACT
Objective. To identify the causes and contributing factors of persistent pneumonia in children. Methods. 41 cases with persistent pneumonia were investigated (biochemical, microbiological, histopathological, immunological and radiological tests) to find out the underlying cause. Results. Out of 41 cases, 8 had pulmonary tuberculosis and 12 had Gram negative bacterial infections, 12 had aspiration due to gastroesophageal reflux disease or oil instillation, 3 had immunodeficiency due to HIV infection, 2 had congenital lung malformation, 2 had cardiac disorders and one had foreign body aspiration as causes of persistent pneumonia. The etiology could not be established in one case. Conclusion. The most common underlying cause of persistent pneumonia were persistent infection followed by aspiration and acquired immunodeficiency.
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Assunto principal:
Pneumonia
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Pneumonia Aspirativa
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Tuberculose Pulmonar
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Feminino
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Humanos
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Masculino
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Infecções por HIV
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Criança
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Pré-Escolar
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Doença Crônica
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo observacional
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Estudo prognóstico
País/Região como assunto:
Ásia
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Indian J Pediatr
Ano de publicação:
2009
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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