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2024-05-17

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Innovative strategies for the surveillance, prevention, and management of pediatric infections applied to low-income settings

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Introduction: Infectious diseases still cause a significant burden of morbidity and mortality among children in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). There are ample opportunities for innovation in surveillance, prevention, and management, with the ultimate goal of improving survival. Areas covered: This review discusses the current status in the use and development of innovative strategies for pediatric infectious diseases in LMICs by focusing on surveillance, diagnosis, prevention, and management. Topics covered are: Minimally Invasive Tissue Sampling as a technique to accurately ascertain the cause of death; Genetic Surveillance to trace the pathogen genomic diversity and emergence of resistance; Artificial Intelligence as a multidisciplinary tool; Portable noninvasive imaging methods; and Prognostic Biomarkers to triage and risk stratify pediatric patients. Expert opinion: To overcome the specific hurdles in child health for LMICs, some innovative strategies appear at the forefront of research. If the development of these next-generation tools remains focused on accessibility, sustainability and capacity building, reshaping epidemiological surveillance, diagnosis, and treatment in LMICs, can become a reality and result in a significant public health impact. Their integration with existing healthcare infrastructures may revolutionize disease detection and surveillance, and improve child health and survival.

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Innovacions tecnològiques, Diagnòstic, Supervivència, Infeccions en els infants, Països en vies de desenvolupament

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Technological innovations, Diagnosis, Survival, Infection in children, Developing countries

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TORRES FERNANDEZ, David, et al. Innovative strategies for the surveillance, prevention, and management of pediatric infections applied to low-income settings. Expert Review of Anti-infective Therapy. 2024. Vol. 22, num. 6, pags. 413-422. ISSN 1478-7210. [consulted: 10 of June of 2026]. Available at: https://hdl.handle.net/2445/215014

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