Etiological characteristics and risk factors for severe disease in bocavirus-associated community-acquired pneumonia in children: a multicenter retrospective study

Key Points

• Severe disease in bocavirus-associated pneumonia is linked to specific risk factors in children, highlighting critical areas for intervention.
• The study registered with ChiCTR and aims to enroll at least 150 cases to ensure robust data collection.
• Analysis based on multicenter retrospective data identifies key etiological characteristics of bocavirus pneumonia.
• Declining incidence suggests targeted monitoring and preventive measures could substantially improve child health outcomes.