The purpose of this paper was to generate up-to-date information on the aetiology of
community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) and its antibiotic management in adults across …

Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality
worldwide. Young children and the elderly are disproportionately affected by CAP. Lower …

It is difficult to determine the impact of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) in Europe,
because precise data are scarce. Mortality attributable to CAP varies widely between …

Community-acquired pneumonia remains a major cause of mortality in developed countries.
There is much discrepancy in the literature regarding factors influencing the outcome in the …

Background. Available data on the etiology of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) in
Australia are very limited. Local treatment guidelines promote the use of combination …

OBJECTIVE: This study assessed incidence, aetiology, clinical outcomes and risk factors for
community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) in older adults. METHODS: This was a population …

Background: Effective empirical antibiotic therapy for community acquired pneumonia
(CAP), based on frequently updated data about the pattern of bacterial distribution and their …

Background The etiology of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) has evolved since the
beginning of the antibiotic era. Recent guidelines encourage immediate empiric antibiotic …

Background Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) causes considerable morbidity and
mortality in adults, particularly in the elderly. Methods Structured searches of PubMed were …

Appropriate antimicrobial treatment of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) should be
based on the distribution of aetiological pathogens, antimicrobial resistance of major …