Lung scope uncovers hidden germs in kids with tough pneumonia

NCT ID NCT07421440

First seen Feb 27, 2026 · Last updated May 02, 2026 · Updated 4 times

Summary

This study looks at whether a thin, flexible tube with a camera (bronchoscopy) can help find the exact germ causing pneumonia in children who are not getting better with standard antibiotics. About 58 children in the pediatric ICU will have this procedure to collect lung samples. The goal is to improve diagnosis and guide more targeted treatment for resistant pneumonia.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • faculty of medicine , Abu Elreesh children hospital

    Cairo, Cairo Governorate, 11562, Egypt

  • faculty of medicine , Abu Elreesh children hospital

    Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt

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