Characteristics of children readmitted with severe pneumonia in Kenyan hospitals
Diana Marangu-Boore,
Paul Mwaniki,
Lynda Isaaka
et al.
Abstract:Background
Pneumonia is a leading cause of childhood morbidity and mortality. Hospital re-admission may signify missed opportunities for care or undiagnosed comorbidities.
Methods
We conducted a retrospective cohort study including children aged $$\ge$$
≥
2 months-14 years hospitalised with severe pneumonia between 2013 and 2021 in a network of 20 primary referral hospitals in Kenya. Severe pneumonia was define… Show more
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