Вирусная и бактериальная пневмония у детей: патофизиологические аспекты и диагностические дилеммы

Аннотация

Pneumonia remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in children under five, especially in low-resource settings such as Uzbekistan. Distinguishing between viral and bacterial pneumonia is critical for appropriate treatment but remains diagnostically challenging. While viral pneumonia commonly presents with diffuse infiltrates and systemic symptoms like wheezing, bacterial pneumonia often has focal consolidation and higher inflammatory markers. However, clinical, radiological, and biomarker overlap complicates this differentiation. Improved diagnostic tools, clinician training, and vaccination coverage are essential to enhance pediatric pneumonia management and reduce unnecessary antibiotic use. Keywords:pneumonia, children, diagnosis, virus, bacteria