Completely revised and updated, the second edition of this authoritative guide provides the latest information on the diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management of pulmonary issues in children. Available for purchase at https://www.aap.org/Pediatric-Pulmonology-2nd-Edition-Paperback
20: Nonviral Pneumonia
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Published:November 2023
Michael J. Light, MD, Paul C. Stillwell, MD, FAAP, Nanda Ramchandar, MD, MPH, FAAP, Mark H. Sawyer, MD, "Nonviral Pneumonia", Pediatric Pulmonology, American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Pediatric Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine, Michael J. Light, MD, FAAP, Kristin Van Hook, MD, MPH, FAAP
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Pneumonia is a serious global health issue. It is the second leading cause of death in children younger than 5 years and the leading cause of death in this age group in certain geographic areas.1,2 Death from pneumonia is closely linked to poverty, with the highest mortality occurring in the most economically disadvantaged areas.3 The story is quite different in resource-rich counties: the incidence of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) in the United States is about 35 to 40 per 1,000 children 4 years or younger and decreases to 10 per 1,000 in teenagers and adolescents; less than...
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