Table 3.

Clinical case definitions of acute lower respiratory infections, and recommended primary care treatment according to WHO IMCI guidelines

Category	Signs and symptoms	Treatment
Pneumonia	Cough and/or difficulty breathing AND Fast breathing for age AND/OR Chest indrawing	Home treatment with oral antibiotics
Severe pneumonia	Cough and/or difficulty breathing AND General danger sign AND/OR Hypoxaemia	Hospital inpatient treatment with IV antibiotics (and oxygen for those with SpO2 <90%)
Suspected or confirmed SARS-CoV-2	Clinician diagnosis AND/OR RT-PCR positive test	Not specifically addressed in IMCI. Local guidelines adapted from WHO guidelines.41

IMCI, Integrated Management of Childhood Illness.