Background Pneumonia is the leading cause of death among children younger than 5 years.
In this study, we estimated causes of pneumonia in young African and Asian children, using …

Importance The optimal dose and duration of oral amoxicillin for children with community-
acquired pneumonia (CAP) are unclear. Objective To determine whether lower-dose …

Pneumonia is a leading killer of children younger than 5 years despite high vaccination
coverage, improved nutrition, and widespread implementation of the Integrated …

Most artificial intelligence (AI) studies have focused primarily on adult imaging, with less
attention to the unique aspects of pediatric imaging. The objectives of this study were to (1) …

Importance Short-course antibiotic therapy could enhance adherence and reduce adverse
drug effects and costs. However, based on sparse evidence, most guidelines recommend a …

Background. Antibiotic exposure and specimen volume are known to affect pathogen
detection by culture. Here we assess their effects on bacterial pathogen detection by both …

Background The chest radiograph is the most common imaging modality to assess
childhood pneumonia. It has been used in epidemiological and vaccine …

BACKGROUND: Improving the diagnosis of serious bacterial infections (SBIs) in the
children's emergency department is a clinical priority. Early recognition reduces morbidity …

Abstract Background. Chest radiographs (CXRs) are a valuable diagnostic tool in
epidemiologic studies of pneumonia. The World Health Organization (WHO) methodology …

Background Radiologic evaluation of children with Mycoplasma pneumoniae is important for
diagnosis and management. Objective To investigate the correlation between chest …