Diagnosis of community-acquired pneumonia in children : South African Thoracic Society guidelines (part 2)

• Published in: South African medical journal Vol. 110; no. 7; pp. 588 - 593
• Main Authors: Masekela, R., Madhi, S.A., Green, R.J., Nicol, M.P., Pillay, A., Itzikowitz, G., Reubenson, G., Jeena, P., Andronikou, S., Zar, H.J., Moore, D.P., Cohen, C., Argent, A.C., Avenant, T.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: South African Medical Association NPC 01.07.2020

Background. Accurate diagnosis and attribution of the aetiology of pneumonia are important for measuring the burden of disease, implementing appropriate treatment strategies and developing more effective interventions.Objectives. To produce revised guidelines for the diagnosis of pneumonia in South...