Epidemiological characteristics of severe community-acquired pneumonia in children admitted to two tertiary hospitals in Shihezi, Xinjiang Region, China in 2023: a cross-sectional analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Severe community-acquired pneumonia (SCAP) in children is associated with high morbidity and mortality, and the data of epidemiological characteristics of SCAP in Shihezi area were inadequate. The main pathogens responsible for SCAP may vary dramatically according to the geographical area. We identified two tertiary hospitals with better medical level and the largest number of hospitalized children in Shihezi as sentinel hospitals. The primary purpose of the study is to cross-sectionally summarize the epidemiological characteristics of SCAP in children admitted to hospitals in Shihezi, Xinjiang, China in 2023.

Methods

SCAP was defined as involving the respiratory and other systems, accompanied by significant systemic toxic symptoms. We prospectively included all p

SUBMITTER: Ma R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11565333 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature