Respiratory Failure and Death in Vulnerable Premature Children With Lower Respiratory Tract Illness.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Efforts to better understand the risk factors associated with respiratory failure (RF) and fatal lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI) in premature children in developing countries are necessary to elaborate evidenced-based preventive interventions. We aim to characterize the burden of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and human metapneumovirus (hMPV) LRTI in premature children and determine risk factors for RF and fatal illness in a vulnerable population.

Methods

This is a prospective, population-based, cross-sectional study. Subjects with severe LRTI were enrolled during respiratory season. Risk factors for RF and death in premature infants were investigated.

Results

A total of 664 premature children participated. Infant's hospitalization rate due to L

SUBMITTER: Ofman G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7459133 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature