Community Acquired Pneumonia in Children
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Community acquired pneumonia is unfortunately a common condition seen in children of all ages. Dr. Jacob Eichenberger, an associate professor of pediatrics at MCG and a pediatric hospitalist at the Children's Hospital of Georgia, joins recently graduated pediatric resident, Dr. Fahim Thawer, and medical student Sara Attari to discuss the evaluation and management of community acquired pneumonia. Specifically, they will: • Discuss common history and physical exam findings associated with community acquired pneumonia• Formulate a differential diagnoses• Work through the initial diagnostic approach and treatment • Discuss prognosis and prevention
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