New research finds that children with pneumonia are mostly caused by viruses
July 04, 2019 Source: Chinese Journal of Science and Technology
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Invasion of bacteria into the lungs can cause pneumonia, especially in children, where the number of potential pathogens and the location of infected fluids deep in the lungs are difficult to diagnose.
In the past two years, researchers have collected nasopharyngeal swabs, blood, sputum and other fluid samples from 4,232 children diagnosed with pneumonia in Bangladesh, Gambia, Kenya, South Africa, Thailand, and Zambia, and from 30 pathogens. Analysis of the cause of the pneumonia.
A few days ago, researchers published a report in the Lancet that the pneumonia caused by the virus accounted for more than 60% of all cases, and less than 30% caused by bacteria. The remaining 10% comes from fungi, tuberculosis and unknown causes. Overall, respiratory syncytial virus is the culprit, accounting for one-third of all cases. But the researchers also said that there are significant differences in the situation in different countries and regions.
The researchers said that as a major cause of pneumonia, the emergence of viruses, especially respiratory syncytial virus, highlights the growing demand for new vaccines. They added that if new diagnostic techniques can scale up, it may help reduce the use of antibiotics. ( è°·åŒåŒ )
Related paper information: https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(19)30721-4
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