Outcome risk factors during respiratory infections in a paediatric ward in Antananarivo, Madagascar 2010-2012.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Acute respiratory infections are a leading cause of infectious disease-related morbidity, hospitalisation and mortality among children worldwide, and particularly in developing countries. In these low-income countries, most patients with acute respiratory infection (ARI), whether it is mild or severe, are still treated empirically. The aim of the study was to evaluate the risk factors associated with the evolution and outcome of respiratory illnesses in patients aged under 5 years old.

Materials and methods

We conducted a prospective study in a paediatric ward in Antananarivo from November 2010 to July 2012 including patients under 5 years old suffering from respiratory infections. We collected demographic, socio-economic, clinical and epidemiological data, and sa

SUBMITTER: Rajatonirina S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3771918 | biostudies-literature | 2013

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature