Epidemiology and aetiology of community-acquired pneumonia in children : South African Thoracic Society guidelines (part 1)

• Published in: South African medical journal Vol. 110; no. 7; pp. 583 - 587
• Main Authors: Cohen, C., Argent, A.C., Avenant, T., Pillay, A., Jeena, P., Zar, H.J., Itzikowitz, G., Moore, D.P., Reubenson, G., Masekela, R., Andronikou, S., Green, R.J., Nicol, M.P., Madhi, S.A.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: South African Medical Association NPC 01.07.2020

Background. Pneumonia remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality among South African (SA) children. Improved immunisation regimens, strengthening of HIV programmes, better socioeconomic conditions and new preventive strategies have influenced the epidemiology of pneumonia. Furthermore, sensiti...