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Hot topics and current controversies in community-acquired pneumonia

Year: 2019

Type: review

Abstract: Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is one of the most common infectious diseases, as well as a major cause of death both in developed and developing countries, and it remains a challenge for physicians around the world. Several guidelines have been published to guide clinicians in how to diagnose and take care of patients with CAP. However, there are still many areas of debate and uncertainty where research is needed to advance patient care and improve clinical outcomes. In this review we highlight current hot topics in CAP and present updated evidence around these areas of controversy.

Source: Breathe

DOI: 10.1183/20734735.0205-2019

Authors: Diego Severiche-Bueno, Daniela Parra-Tanoux, Luis F. Reyes, Grant W. Waterer

Institutions: Universidad de La Sabana, The University of Western Australia, Bentley Health Service, Royal Perth Bentley Group

Language: English

Topic: Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections

Subfield: Epidemiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W2970201580