OPTIMIZING TREATMENT STRATEGIES FOR AIRBORNE INFECTIONS IN CHILDREN BASED ON CLINICAL COURSE VARIATIONS
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pediatric airborne infections, respiratory viruses, clinical course, treatment optimization, antibiotic stewardship, personalized medicine, risk stratification.Abstract
Airborne infections, predominantly viral respiratory illnesses, represent the leading cause of morbidity in children worldwide and are a primary reason for healthcare consultations and hospitalizations. The clinical course of these infections is highly heterogeneous, ranging from mild, self-limiting symptoms to severe, life-threatening conditions like bronchiolitis and pneumonia. A standardized, "one-size-fits-all" treatment approach often leads to the overuse of antibiotics, contributing to antimicrobial resistance, and may fail to provide timely, targeted intervention for high-risk patients. Optimizing the treatment process by developing stratified approaches based on the specific clinical course, patient age, and underlying risk factors is a critical priority in modern pediatrics. This is essential for improving clinical outcomes, reducing the burden on healthcare systems, and promoting rational drug use.
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