Post-discharge mortality prediction in under 5s with acute infectious diseases: a prospective cohort study

• Main Authors: M Wiens, PharmD (Author), E Kumbakumba, MBChB (Author), M Ansermino, MBBCh (Author), N Kissoon, MD (Author), J Singer, PhD (Author), H Wong, PhD (Author), A Ndamira, MBChB (Author), J Kabakyenga, PhD (Author), J Kiwanuka, MBChB (Author), G Zhou, MSc (Author), C Larson (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2015-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Acute infectious diseases are an important contributor to under-5 mortality. Mortality following discharge is an important but poorly recognised contributor to overall mortality. The identification of at-risk children is critical in developing efficient and effective post-discharge inter...