Abstract

PIEDRAHITA-AGUDELO, Melissa  and  RAMIREZ-GRANADA, Jaime. Practical guide for diagnosis and treatment of atypical pneumonia during childhood. Revista médica Risaralda [online]. 2015, vol.21, n.1, pp.48-57. ISSN 0122-0667.

Lower respiratory tract infections are the leading cause of death for children under five years old in developing countries. In the pediatric age there are a several etiologic agents that could compromise the lower respiratory tract. Know about these agents and their CLÍNICAl manifestations it is essential for medical staff can make a proper diagnosis and finally specific treatment. In this article, based on a systematic search for information on pneumonias, especially those caused by atypical pathogens and adding recommendations given by the authors in diagnosis algorithms, a series of steps are displayed as a tool of CLiNICAl approach and diagnosis of this entities.

Keywords : Pneumonia; Child; Diagnosis; Emergency Treatment; Guideline.

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