Background Human metapneumovirus is a common virus associated with acute lower
respiratory infections (ALRIs) in children. No global burden estimates are available for ALRIs …

Although US of the lungs is increasingly used clinically, diagnostic radiologists are not
routinely trained in its use and interpretation. Lung US is a highly sensitive and specific …

Background: The containment measures adopted during COVID-19 pandemic have
influenced the epidemiology of other respiratory viruses. Aim: We analyzed the modification …

Introduction Childhood malnutrition is widespread in low-income and middle-income
countries (LMICs) and increases the frequency and severity of infections such as …

A paper-based surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) substrate composed of silver-
nanowires (AgNWs) was coupled with polymerase chain reaction (PCR) for rapid and …

Background Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is the predominant viral pathogen associated
with acute lower respiratory infection (ALRI) in children who are younger than 5 years. Little …

Background Updated information on the cause of childhood mortality is essential for
developing policies and designing programmes targeting the major burden of disease …

Background Human parainfluenza virus (hPIV) is a common virus in childhood acute lower
respiratory infections (ALRI). However, no estimates have been made to quantify the global …

Background Acute respiratory infection (ARI) among children under five years has been
identified as a risk factor for child morbidity, leading to child mortality in Indonesia. Many …

Background Pneumonia causes significant morbidity and mortality in children worldwide,
especially in resource-poor settings. Accurate identification of bacterial etiology leads to …