[Pneumopathies in immunosuppressed children]
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Published on: February 23, 2014
1Réanimation polyvalente pédiatrique, Hôpital Armand, Trousseau, Paris.
Insights
Pneumonia in immunodeficient children is common and dangerous, requiring prompt diagnosis and treatment. Prophylaxis is key to improving outcomes for these vulnerable children.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Infectious Diseases
- Immunology
- Respiratory Medicine
Abstract:
Pneumonia in immunodeficient child is a frequent and dramatic event, with a high risk of mortality. Pneumonia requires immediate management. Multiplicity of causes makes diagnosis difficult. Broncho-alveolar lavage must be the first investigation to carry out while waiting for the results of investigations, rapid and efficient treatment is based on probabilistic reasoning which must take the type of immunodeficiency into account. Prophylaxis is still the best way to improve prognosis of pneumonia in immunodeficient children.
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