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Viral testing of nasopharyngeal secretions is usually not indicated for outpatients with suspected pneumonia. However, such testing should be strongly considered in children admitted during influenza season with possible viral pneumonia because antivirals are likely to be of benefit for influenza pneumonia, particularly in moderately to severely ill children
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Uncomplicated Pneumoniaa is difficult in children. Most cases are not bacteremic at the time of diagnosis. If sputum is available (usually only in children >10 years of age), it should be sent for Gram staining and, if considered adequate, cultured.
<span>Viral testing of nasopharyngeal secretions is usually not indicated for outpatients with suspected pneumonia. However, such testing should be strongly considered in children admitted during influenza season with possible viral pneumonia because antivirals are likely to be of benefit for influenza pneumonia, particularly in moderately to severely ill children.[11][12] Children (usually school age) with subacute, nonsevere pneumonia, presenting with features such as prominent cough, minimal leukocytosis and a nonlobar infiltrate, may have pne Summary
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