Revealing the molecular signatures of host-pathogen interactions

Table 1 Global causes of childhood deaths

Cause	%
Pneumonia	18
Malaria	8
Sepsis	6
AIDS	2
Pertussis	2
Meningitis	2
Measles	1
Tetanus	1
Other infections	9
Preterm birth complications	12
Birth asphyxia	9
Congenital abnormalities	3
Diarrhea	15
Injury	3
Others	9

Infections contribute to 49% of childhood deaths globally. Causes that led to less than 1% of deaths are not presented. Adapted from [61].

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