Bacteriological testing and recurrence prevention efforts in the diagnosis and treatment of nursing- and healthcare-associated pneumonia and aspiration pneumonia: A questionnaire survey of hospitals across Japan

ConclusionsSputum gram staining, sputum culture tests, and other bacteriological tests were implemented quite actively. However, physicians who treat aspiration pneumonia should implement efforts to prevent pneumonia recurrence more actively.
Source: Respiratory Investigation - Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research