Infectious Disease Management in Pediatric Emergency Departments in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Review of Diagnostic Tools, Treatment Protocols, and Preventive Measures.

Authors

Mohammed Alsabri, St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, Philadelphia, PA, USA.Follow
Abdelmonem Siddiq
Nicholas Aderinto
Ibukunoluwa V Ishola
Muhammad Azan Shahid
Aditya Kaul
Nouran A Taha
Amar Hizam Ahmad
Luis L Gamboa

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

12-2024

Abstract

Pediatric Emergency Departments (PEDs) in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) face significant challenges in managing infectious diseases due to limited resources, poor infrastructure, and socioeconomic barriers. This review explores the burden of infectious diseases in pediatric populations, the diagnostic tools available, treatment protocols, and preventive measures implemented in LMIC PEDs. We emphasize the need for an integrated approach to improve health outcomes, focusing on enhancing healthcare infrastructure, training healthcare workers, and promoting public health awareness. Key recommendations and future directions are discussed to address the critical gaps and challenges in managing pediatric infectious diseases in these settings.

Publication Title

Glob Pediatr Health

Volume

11

First Page

2333794

Last Page

2333794

Recommended Citation

Alsabri, M., Siddiq, A., Aderinto, N., Ishola, I., Shahid, M., Kaul, A., Taha, N., Ahmad, A., & Gamboa, L. (2024). Infectious Disease Management in Pediatric Emergency Departments in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Review of Diagnostic Tools, Treatment Protocols, and Preventive Measures.. Glob Pediatr Health, 11, 2333794-2333794. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1177/2333794x241304663