Diagnosis and treatment of the critically ill caused by respiratory tract virus infection in children / 中国实用儿科杂志

ABSTRACT

Viral lower respiratory tract infections(LRTIs)are common causes of critical illness in children. Recent advances in viral detection techniques over the past decade have demonstrated the rates of morbidity,mortality,and medical burden of LRTIs caused by viruses are comparable to those of bacterial communityacquired and nosocomial pneumonias. In the paper,it described the relationship between viral LRTIs and critical illness,and discuss relevant clinical features and management strategies of the more prevalent respiratory viral pathogens. Early diagnostic and treatment strategies are required to effectively treat these infections and prevent complications.