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Pneumonia in Children
Presented from India by Dr. Col Om Prakash Singh0
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Case Description
Pneumonia in children is often caused by viral or bacterial infections, leading to inflammation of the lungs. Symptoms may include cough, fever, rapid breathing, and chest pain. Diagnosis typically involves physical examination, chest X-ray, and sometimes blood tests or other imaging studies....
Case Summary
- Pneumonia is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in children, often stemming from viral agents that can become secondarily infected. Anatomically, the infection affects the lungs, potentially involving the pleura, leading to conditions like pleural effusion or empyema. Pneumonia can impact multiple systems, leading to sequelae like cognitive impairment, hearing loss, cardiac issues, and kidney disease.
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Dr. Col Om Prakash Singh
Alumni-Professor & HOD PediatricsNarayana Medical College, Patna
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