Risk Factors for Severe Pneumonia According to WHO 2005 Criteria Definition Among Children <5 Years of Age in Thai Binh, Vietnam: A Case-Control Study

• Main Authors: Van Thuan Hoang (Author), Thi Loi Dao (Author), Philippe Minodier (Author), Duy Cuong Nguyen (Author), Nang Trong Hoang (Author), Van Nghiem Dang (Author), Philippe Gautret (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Springer, 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Vietnam is one of the 15 countries where the prevalence of child pneumonia is highest. It is a major cause of admission in pediatric hospitals. However, little is known on the burden of severe pneumonia and their risk factors in children <5 years of age in Vietnam. A case-control study was conduc...