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Pathogenesis

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The majority of lower respiratory tract infections in infants and children are preceded by upper respiratory tract viral infections. Damage to epithelial surfaces and changes in the usual bacterial flora permits secondary bacterial infection.

Other predisposition is from aspiration or debilitation.

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