Microbial etiology in hospitalized North Indian adults with community-acquired pneumonia

Conclusion: Streptococcus pneumoniae, Legionella, and influenza constitute the most common etiological agents for north Indian adults with CAP requiring hospitalization. Appropriate antibiotic therapy and preventive strategies such as influenza and pneumococcal vaccination need to be considered in appropriate groups.

Source: Lung India - February 27, 2018 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Reyaz A Para Bashir A Fomda Rafi A Jan Sonaullah Shah Parvaiz A Koul Source Type: research