Evaluation of Pneumonia Among Under-five Hospitalized Children – A Study in A Tertiary Level Military Hospital in Bangladesh
Munshi Sariful Islam,
Mahbuba Sultana,
Towhida Khan
et al.
Abstract:Background: Pneumonia is one of the leading causes of mortality among under-five children contributing to 15% of deaths all over the world. More than 95% of all new cases of pneumonia in children less than 5 years occur in developing countries. The aim of this study is to evaluate the socio-demographic characteristics, clinical profile, laboratory parameters and management of hospitalized children presenting with pneumonia.
Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 178 children aged betw… Show more
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