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Pediatrics
Community Aquired Pneumonia (CAP)
Indications for hospitalization are
Parents
Community Aquired Pneumonia (CAP)
Children
Age Younger than 3 to 6 Months
Concern about Home Care or Follow-up
Moderate to severe CAP based on respiratory distress and hypoxemia (SpO2 < 90%)
Suspected Bacterial Cause
Virulent Pathogen