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[Parapneumonic pleural effusion: an 11-year review]
L Deiros Bronte1, F Baquero-Artigao, María J García-Miguel
1Servicio de Enfermedades Infecciosas, Hospital Universitario Infantil La Paz, Madrid, Spain. brontemaria@yahoo.es
Anales De Pediatria (Barcelona, Spain : 2003)
|March 17, 2006
Summary
The incidence of pediatric parapneumonic effusions significantly increased from 1993 to 2003. Streptococcus pneumoniae was the most common cause, showing low penicillin resistance.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Infectious Diseases
- Pulmonology
- Epidemiology
Context:
- Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) in children can lead to parapneumonic effusions (PPE).
- Recent years have seen a potential rise in pediatric PPE cases.
- Understanding the incidence and clinical features of PPE is crucial for effective management.
Purpose:
- To determine the clinical features and incidence of pediatric parapneumonic effusions over an 11-year period (1993-2003).
- To analyze trends in PPE incidence within a specific geographic area and hospital setting.
Summary:
- A retrospective review of 130 pediatric patients with PPE (aged <15 years) was conducted.
- The incidence of PPE significantly increased from 1993 to 2003, both per 100,000 children and per 100 hospitalized children.
- Streptococcus pneumoniae was the most frequent causative organism, with high susceptibility to penicillin.
Impact:
- Highlights a significant upward trend in pediatric parapneumonic effusions, necessitating further investigation into contributing factors.
- Provides data on common pathogens and treatment outcomes, aiding clinical decision-making.
- Emphasizes the continued effectiveness of penicillin for Streptococcus pneumoniae infections causing PPE.
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