Pathogens Causing Respiratory Tract Infections in Children Less Than 5 Years of Age in Senegal.

Rebecca B KnobbeAbdallah DialloAmary FallAida D GueyeAssane DiengTabitha D van Immerzeel Abou BaAmadou DiopAbdoulaye DiopMbayame NiangCheikh Sb Boye

Published in: Microbiology insights (2019)

This case-control study in a primary care setting in sub-Saharan Africa found influenza virus A and B, RSV, and S pneumoniae to be the main causes of acute respiratory tract infections in children below 5 years of age. We recommend evaluation of antibiotics prescription behaviour in this setting.

Keyphrases

respiratory tract
primary care
young adults
liver failure
respiratory failure
intensive care unit
antimicrobial resistance
hepatitis b virus
mechanical ventilation