Differences Between Radiologically Confirmed Pneumonia With and Without Pleural Fluid in Hospitalized Children Younger Than 5 Years in Southern Israel

In conclusion, PF differed from Pn in demographic and clinical characteristics, possibly due to differences in etiology. Although both diseases are considered bacterial, a high proportion of viral etiology was found in both, especially in Pn.

Source: Clinical Pediatrics - August 27, 2016 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Barrett, C., Ben-Shimol, S., Greenberg, D. Tags: Articles Source Type: research