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Dealing with childhood pneumonia in developing countries: how can we make a difference?

published 27-03-2007

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Editorial overview which briefly discusses

the severity of the problem: pneumonia is a major cause of child mortality;
issues where more research is needed;
problem of accurate diagnosis (not really possible without radiology or at least good ausculation);
antibiotic resistance;
antibiotic overuse;
preventive measures including handwashing, reducing indoor air pollution, using vaccines including H. influenzae B.

Dealing with childhood pneumonia in developing countries: how can we make a difference? Archives of Disease in Childhood 2007;92:286-288; doi:10.1136/adc.2006.111849. Free access via Hinari.