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The most common causes of pneumonia in infants and preschool children are viruses that usually, but not exclusively, circulate in winter (eg, respiratory syncytial virus, influenza, parainfluenza virus and human metapneumovirus). Viruses as a sole cause of pneumonia are less common in older children, with the exception of influenza.
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Uncomplicated Pneumonia
ay be accompanied by small parapneumonic effusions. Evidence of empyema (pus in the pleural space), a lung abscess or a necrotic portion of lung parenchyma implies the development of a complicated pneumonia. Etiology <span>The most common causes of pneumonia in infants and preschool children are viruses that usually, but not exclusively, circulate in winter (eg, respiratory syncytial virus, influenza, parainfluenza virus and human metapneumovirus). Viruses as a sole cause of pneumonia are less common in older children, with the exception of influenza. Among bacteria, Streptococcus pneumoniae continues to be the most common bacterial pathogen causing pneumonia in children of all ages. Group A streptococcal pneumonia is mu


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