| Pulmonary bacterial coinfection in infants and children with viral respiratory infection. | |
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PMID: 23030330 Owner: NLM Status: In-Data-Review |
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The true incidence of pulmonary bacterial coinfection in infants and children hospitalized with a viral respiratory infection is difficult to ascertain but can vary widely from under 1 to 44%. For the same patient group admitted to pediatric intensive care units and/or requiring ventilatory support, the evidence is more convincing, with reported incidences of 17-39%. Studies covering influenza and respiratory syncytial virus infection dominate the recent literature. Whether treatment (or 'cover') with antibiotics is indicated/justified lies in the balance of risk of pulmonary bacterial coinfection (or risk of not diagnosing it), severity of disease and the patient setting. The balance between the overprescription of antibiotics and the possible sequelae associated with bacterial coinfection in infants and children continues to fuel debate. |
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Kentigern Thorburn; Andrew Riordan |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: Expert review of anti-infective therapy Volume: 10 ISSN: 1744-8336 ISO Abbreviation: Expert Rev Anti Infect Ther Publication Date: 2012 Aug |
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Created Date: 2012-10-03 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 101181284 Medline TA: Expert Rev Anti Infect Ther Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 909-16 Citation Subset: IM |
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Alder Hey Children's Hospital, EatonRoad, Liverpool, L12 2AP, UK. |
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