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Pediatric Education and Research 14(1):p 21-25, January 2026. | DOI: https://doi.org/10.21088/per.2320.0022.14126.4
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Pericardial Effusion Following Respiratory Tract Infection in Children
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Pediatric Education and Research 14(1):p 21-25, January 2026. | DOI: https://doi.org/10.21088/per.2320.0022.14126.4
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Chakradhar Maddela. Pericardial Effusion Following Respiratory Tract Infection in Children. Pediatr. Edu. Res. 2026;14(1): 21-25.Timeline
Received : December 31, 2025
Accepted : February 02, 2026
Published : June 26, 2026
Abstract
Pericardial effusion is an uncommon but clinically important complication of upper / lower respiratory tract infections (URTIs) in children. Although most URTIs are benign and self-limiting, certain viral pathogens can extend beyond the respiratory tract and cause pericardial inflammation, leading to fluid accumulation. Early recognition is essential to prevent life-threatening complications such as cardiac tamponade. This review summarizes current knowledge on epidemiology, etiological agents, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnostic evaluation, and management strategies for pericardial effusion following URTIs in pediatric populations.
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Chakradhar Maddela. Pericardial Effusion Following Respiratory Tract Infection in Children. Pediatr. Edu. Res. 2026;14(1): 21-25.
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| December 31, 2025 | February 02, 2026 | June 26, 2026 |
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21088/per.2320.0022.14126.4
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Pericardial EffusionUpper Respiratory Tract Infection (Urti)ChildrenViral PericarditisPediatric CardiologyCardiac TamponadeSearch for Similar Articles
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| Received | December 31, 2025 |
| Accepted | February 02, 2026 |
| Published | June 26, 2026 |
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Attribution-Non-commercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0)
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