Visualizing PERCH Results: Etiology of Pneumonia in Children Hospitalized in 7 Countries

Highlights From The Pneumonia Etiology Research For Child Health (PERCH) Study

Screengrab from PERCH website

This interactive microsite illustrates the results from the IVAC-led PERCH study through 4 key chapters:

  • Pneumonia is a leading cause of death in children worldwide and we need updated evidence about its current causes
  • Causes of childhood pneumonia in PERCH
  • The PERCH study was the largest, most comprehensive pneumonia etiology study conducted in over three decades
  • The PERCH study will impact how we prevent, diagnose, and treat pneumonia in the 21st century

Explore the PERCH results

Resource Type:
Digital Tool

Practice Areas:
Disease Epidemiology, Technical Advocacy

Disease Focus:
Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib), Pneumococcal disease, Pneumonia

Location:
Bangladesh
Global
Kenya
Mali
South Africa
Thailand
The Gambia
Zambia

Target Population:
Child