Pneumonia is a type of acute lower respiratory infection that is common and severe. The
outcome of lower respiratory infection is determined by the degrees to which immunity is …

Background Pneumonia is defined as an acute inflammation of the Lungs' parenchymal
structure. It is a major public health problem and the leading cause of morbidity and mortality …

In developing countries, acute respiratory infections (ARIs) cause a significant number of
deaths among children. According to Bangladesh Demographic and Health Survey (BDHS) …

Childhood pneumonia is a major public health problem. The aim of this prospective hospital-
based study is to determine the incidence and risk factors for community-acquired severe …

Background Rapid urbanization, unmatched by an associated supply of housing, has
resulted in overcrowding in the cities of many developing countries, including in …

Background Pneumonia among under-five children constitutes a major public health
concern. Studies examining risk factors for pneumonia in Egypt are limited. Aim To identify …

Background In Latin America, community-acquired pneumonia remains a major cause of
morbidity and mortality among children. Few studies have examined the etiology of …

Introduction Neonatal sepsis is a major cause of health loss and mortality worldwide.
Without proper treatment, neonatal sepsis can quickly develop into multisystem organ …

Objective To identify the risk factors for pneumonia and severe pneumonia in children.
Design Prospective cohort study. Setting Five tertiary-care teaching hospitals in India …

Background Childhood acute lower respiratory infection in the form of pneumonia is
recognized as the single largest cause of childhood death globally accounting for 16% of the …