Causes of severe pneumonia requiring hospital admission in children without HIV infection from Africa and Asia: the PERCH multi-country case-control study | Synapse
June 27, 2019Open Access
Causes of severe pneumonia requiring hospital admission in children without HIV infection from Africa and Asia: the PERCH multi-country case-control study
Key Points
The study aims to identify the causes of severe pneumonia in children aged under five, specifically those without HIV infection, across multiple countries in Africa and Asia.
Multi-country case-control study design
Involves children without HIV requiring hospital admission for pneumonia
Data collection from various health facilities in Africa and Asia
Identified several key etiological factors contributing to severe pneumonia in children
Revealed differences in pneumonia causes across different regions
Emphasized the need for targeted interventions in high-burden areas