In patients with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP), it is uncommon for the causative pathogen to be identified when initial antimicrobial therapy is prescribed. Thus, an empirical approach is generally taken, based on antimicrobial therapy which covers the major pathogens of CAP. Although ...
Introduction: Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is the leading cause of mortality among children under 5 years worldwide. However, the choices of chemical therapy for the empirical treatment of CAP are frequently debated. Areas covered: The authors provide an update on the chemical management ...
INTRODUCTION: The role of blood cultures (BCs) in the management of community acquired pneumonia (CAP) has generated a lot of controversy among clinicians in recent times. The main objectives of this audit were to determine if BC results impact the choice of antibiotics, and hospital outcomes ...
Community-Acquired Pneumonia (CAP) is still a significant problem in terms of incidence, mortality rate, particularly in infants and the elderly, and socioeconomic burden. General Practitioners (GPs) are the first reference for patients with this disease, but there are few published studies regarding...
Southern African Journal of Infectious DiseasesZar H J, Jeena P, Argent A, et al. Diagnosis and management of community-acquired pneumonia in childhood South African Thoracic Society Guidelines. S Afr Med J 2005; 95: 975-990.Zar HJ, Jeena P, Argent A, Gie R, Madhi S. Diagnosis and ...
Perry CM, Goa KL. Community-Acquired Pneumonia and its Management: The Role of Levofloxacin. Disease Management & Health Outcomes. 2001;9(1):43-64.Caroline M. Perry, Karen L. Goa. (2001) Community-Acquired Pneumonia and its Management. Disease Management and Health Outcomes 9 , 43-64 /...
The aetiology, management and outcome of severe community-acquired pneumonia on the intensive care unit. Respir Med 1992;86:7e13.The aetiology, management and outcome of severe community-acquired pneumonia on the intensive care unit. The... THEBRITISHTHORACICSOCIETYRESE,THEPUBLICHEALTHLABORATORYSERV -...
Excerpt The microbial causes of pneumonia vary according to its origin and the immune constitution of the patient. Pneumonia is classified into community-acquired pneumonia (CAP), hospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP) and pneumonia in the immunocompromised. The guideline development process is guided by it...
Background: Despite declining rates of community acquired pneumonia (CAP) in children, complicated pneumonia has been on the rise in the last two decades. The management of complicated pneumonia is challenging and continues to be an area of investigation. Despite recently published guidelines, many ...
Official Journal of the South African Academy of Family Practice/primary CareBlack AD. Community-acquired pneumonia - a clinical approach to assessment and management. SA Fam Pract 2008; 50(3):15-23.AD Black. (2008) Community-acquired pneumonia—a clinical approach to assessment and management. ...