A Study on Etiology and Outcome of Persistent Pneumonia in Children in a Tertiary Care Centre in Bhagalpur.

Dr Sushil Bhushan; Dr Brajesh Kumar

Volume : VII, Issue : VI, June - 2017

A Study on Etiology and Outcome of Persistent Pneumonia in Children in a Tertiary Care Centre in Bhagalpur.

Dr Sushil Bhushan, Dr Brajesh Kumar

Abstract :

Objective: To identify the underlying causes of persistent pneumonia in children. Methods: 82 cases with persistent pneumonia were investigated (biochemical, microbiological, histopathological, immunological and radiological tests) to find out the underlying cause. Results: Out of 82 cases, 24 had Gram negative bacterial infections, 24 had aspiration due to gastroesophageal reflux disease or oil instillation, 16 had pulmonary tuberculosis, 6 had immunodeficiency due to HIV infection, 4 had congenital lung malformation, 4 had cardiac disorders and two had foreign body aspiration as causes of persistent pneumonia. The etiology could not be established in two cases. Conclusion: In the present study, most common underlying cause of persistent pneumonia were persistent infection followed by aspiration and acquired immunodeficiency.