Pediatric Lower Respiratory Tract Infections: Imaging Guidelines and Recommendations

Autor: Bernard F, Laya, Nathan David P, Concepcion, Pilar, Garcia-Peña, Jaishree, Naidoo, Supika, Kritsaneepaiboon, Edward Y, Lee
Rok vydání: 2021
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Zdroj: Radiologic clinics of North America. 60(1)
ISSN: 1557-8275
Popis: Lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI) remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality in children. Various organisms cause LRTI, including viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites, among others. Infections caused by 2 or more organisms also occur, sometimes enhancing the severity of the infection. Medical imaging helps confirm a diagnosis but also plays a role in the evaluation of acute and chronic sequelae. Medical imaging tests help evaluate underlying pathology in pediatric patients with recurrent or long-standing symptoms as well as the immunocompromised.
Databáze: OpenAIRE