Congenital Heart Disease Does Not Increase Risk of Bacteremia In Children With Pneumonia

Background: Pneumonia is a major cause of childhood morbidity and mortality worldwide. It can be complicated by bacteremia. Congenital heart diseases (CHD) that cause increased pulmonary blood flow are a common predisposing factor for pneumonia in children. Aim of the Work: We aimed to identify if...

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Main Authors: Azza K. Abdelmegeid, Sara S. Ragab, Fatma Al Zahraa Mostafa, Mai A. Hassan, Hala A. ElGindy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Cairo University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics 2021-07-01
Series:Pediatric Sciences Journal
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Online Access:https://cupsj.journals.ekb.eg/article_179784_aa690fe02b16c0271d689b46c3ba965b.pdf