Effect of Lactoferrin in Pneumonia Treatment

Summary

Pneumonia is defind as the inflammation of lung tissue caused by an infectious agent that results in acute respiratory signs and symptoms. Community acquired pneumonia (CAP) is a major cause of morbidity and increased health care costs. In developing nations, pneumonia remains a significant cause of mortality in children. Pneumonia occurs in 30 to 45 of every 1,000 children under 5 years of age; it is less common in 5- to 9-year olds (16 to 22/1,000) and in older children (7 to 16/1,000). Streptococcus pneumoniae is the primary bacterial cause of pneumonia in infants and children. Viral etiologies become less prevalent and mycoplasmal and chlamydial infections become more prevalent with increasing age

Timeline

Start

2022-08-01

Primary completion

2023-08-01

Completion

2024-08-01

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