Long Term Sequelae from Childhood Pneumonia; Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

2012181 citationsReviewgold Open Access

Authors

Karen Edmond · London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine

Susana Scott · London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine

Viola Korczak · London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine

Catherine L. Ward · University of Edinburgh

Colin Sanderson · London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine

Evropi Τheodoratou · University of Edinburgh

Andrew Clark

Abstract

All children with pneumonia diagnosed by a health professional should be considered at risk of long term sequelae. Evaluation of childhood pneumonia interventions should include potential impact on long term respiratory sequelae.

Topics & Keywords

Respiratory Support and Mechanisms Neonatal Respiratory Health Research Cystic Fibrosis Research Advances

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: PLoS ONE

Volume 7, Issue 2, pp. e31239-e31239

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0031239

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