Procalcitonin has been used to guide antibiotic initiation, and its use alongside the Pneumonia Severity Index can enhance treatment decisions in CAP management. Please see the IDSA/ATS guideline for more information. Next: Laboratory Studies What to Read Next on Medscape Related Conditions and ...
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The Dot/Icm type IV secretion system (T4SS), a component of Legionella pneumophila, transports effector proteins into the host cell during infection. Despite its promise as a drug target, a comprehensive understanding of its atomic structure is presently restricted to isolated subcomplexes. Employing...
New diagnostics tools such as the Legionella antigen in the urine, as well as PCR of a sputum sample allow rapid and accurate diagnosis. Such investigations are recommended for patients with severe pneumonia and those requiring hospitalization. State-of-the-art treatment includes a second generation...
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