Factors associated with fatal cases of acute respiratory infection (ARI) among hospitalized patients in Guatemala

Factors associated with fatal cases of acute respiratory infection (ARI) among hospitalized patients in Guatemala

Abstract Background Acute respiratory infection (ARI) is an important cause of mortality in children and adults. However, studies assessing risk factors for ARI-related deaths in low- and middle-income settings are limited. We describe ARI-related death and associated factors among children aged <...

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Main Authors: Sara Tomczyk, John P. McCracken, Carmen Lucia Contreras, Maria Renee Lopez, Chris Bernart, Juan Carlos Moir, Kenneth Escobar, Lisette Reyes, Wences Arvelo, Kim Lindblade, Leonard Peruski, Joe P. Bryan, Jennifer R. Verani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-05-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Acute respiratory infection
Death
Risk factors
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-019-6824-z

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