Approach to Identifying Causative Pathogens of Community-Acquired Pneumonia in Children Using Culture, Molecular, and Serology Tests

• Main Authors: Yan Mardian (Author), Adhella Menur Naysilla (Author), Dewi Lokida (Author), Helmia Farida (Author), Abu Tholib Aman (Author), Muhammad Karyana (Author), Nurhayati Lukman (Author), Herman Kosasih (Author), Ahnika Kline (Author), Chuen-Yen Lau (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2021-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Determining the causative pathogen(s) of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) in children remains a challenge despite advances in diagnostic methods. Currently available guidelines generally recommend empiric antimicrobial therapy when the specific etiology is unknown. However, shifts in epidemiology,...