Low Hemoglobin Level a Risk Factor for Acute Lower Respiratory Tract Infections (ALRTI) in Children

Background: Acute lower respiratory tract infection is a major cause of death in under five years of age, and anemia is the commonest co-factor in pediatric patients seeking medical advice especially in developing countries. Aim: To analyze whether a low hemoglobin level is a risk factor for ac...

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Main Authors: Sheikh Quyoom Hussain, Mohd Ashraf, Juveria Gull Wani, Javid Ahmed
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited 2014-04-01
Series:Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
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Online Access:https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/4268/8387_E(C)_F(T)_PF1(PAK)_PFA(P_Si)u.pdf