Survival status and predictors of mortality from severe community-acquired pneumonia among under-five children admitted at Debre Tabor comprehensive specialized hospital: a prospective cohort study

BackgroundGlobally, Pneumonia continues to be the leading cause of mortality among under-five children. Ethiopia ranks fourth out of 15 countries worldwide in terms of the highest death rate of under-five children due to severe community-acquired pneumonia (SCAP). However, to date, there is no recen...

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Main Authors: Amare Kassaw, Gashaw Kerebih, Shegaw Zeleke, Ermias Sisay Chanie, Nigatu Dessalegn, Berihun Bante, Asefa Ageghehu Teshome, Bogale Chekole, Belete Gelaw, Wubet Alebachew Bayih, Aragaw Tesfaw, Dejen Getaneh Feleke, Demewoz Kefale, Molla Azmeraw, Aynadis Chanie, Getaneh Awoke, Natnael Moges
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-06-01
Series:Frontiers in Pediatrics
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fped.2023.1141366/full