Microbial aetiology of community-acquired pneumonia in hospitalized adults: a prospective study utilising comprehensive molecular testing

Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) impacts global health, affecting all demographic groups but posing a severe threat to the elderly and individuals with underlying health conditions [1,2]. Historically, Streptococcus pneumoniae were considered the primary cause of CAP [3]. Infectious diseases, however, are ever-changing, influenced by demographic shifts, behavioural changes, and vaccination programs, necessitating updated re-evaluation of CAP aetiology [4 –6]. Additionally, there is a complex interplay between viral epidemics and bacterial infections, which can influence the incidence and severity of CAP [7].

Source: International Journal of Infectious Diseases - April 3, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Dagfinn Lunde Markussen, Øyvind Kommedal, Siri Tandberg Knoop, Marit Helen Ebbesen, Rune Oskar Bjørneklett, Christian Ritz, Lars Heggelund, Elling Ulvestad, Sondre Serigstad, Harleen M.S. Grewal Source Type: research