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Routine Blood Tests Outperform CRP for Distinguishing Bacterial From Viral Infection in Children

arXiv · AI, language, vision and robotics · article · Sep 18, 2026 · UTC

Acute infectious diseases are among the leading causes of medical consultations and hospitalizations in children worldwide. These infections are predominantly caused by viruses or bacteria, yet differentiating between the two remains a common clinical challenge. As a result, pediatricians often default to the safer option of prescribing antibiotics contributing to the growing problem of antimicrobial resistance. The objective is to assess the additional predictive value of CBC towards determining the current infection. This retrospective study used data from 906 pediatric patients aged between

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