Metabolomics in pediatric lower respiratory tract infections and sepsis: a literature review.
Pediatr Res
; 2022 Jul 01.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2286717
ABSTRACT
Lower respiratory tract infections (LRTIs) are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in children. The ability of healthcare providers to diagnose and prognose LRTIs in the pediatric population remains a challenge, as children can present with similar clinical features regardless of the underlying pathogen or ultimate severity. Metabolomics, the large-scale analysis of metabolites and metabolic pathways offers new tools and insights that may aid in diagnosing and predicting the outcomes of LRTIs in children. This review highlights the latest literature on the clinical utility of metabolomics in providing care for children with bronchiolitis, pneumonia, COVID-19, and sepsis. IMPACT This article summarizes current metabolomics approaches to diagnosing and predicting the course of pediatric lower respiratory infections. This article highlights the limitations to current metabolomics research and highlights future directions for the field.
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International databases
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MEDLINE
Type of study:
Prognostic study
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Reviews
Language:
English
Year:
2022
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
S41390-022-02162-0
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