Sepsis is defined as a life-threatening organ dysfunction caused by a dysregulated host
response to infection. In this context, biomarkers could be considered as indicators of either …

Influenza virus affects the respiratory tract by direct viral infection or by damage from the
immune system response. In humans, the respiratory epithelium is the only site where the …

Background: This document provides evidence-based clinical practice guidelines on the
management of adult patients with community-acquired pneumonia. Methods: A …

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The incidence of infections caused by bacteria that are resistant to antibiotics is constantly
increasing. In Europe alone, it has been estimated that each year about 33′ 000 deaths are …

Background The joint committee of the Japanese Society of Intensive Care
Medicine/Japanese Respiratory Society/Japanese Society of Respiratory Care Medicine on …

Because of the diverse etiologies of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) and the
limitations of current diagnostic modalities, serum procalcitonin levels have been proposed …

Severe pneumonia is associated with high mortality (short and long term), as well as
pulmonary and extrapulmonary complications. Appropriate diagnosis and early initiation of …

Although pneumonia caused by SARS-CoV-2 is a prominent feature of COVID-19, clinicians
must consider whether treatment for additional potential causes of community-acquired …

Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is the prominent cause of mortality and morbidity
with important clinical impact across the globe. India accounts for 23 per cent of global …