Community-Acquired Pneumonia with Negative Chest Radiography Findings: Clinical and Radiological Features

Conclusions: CAP patients with negative CR findings are characterized by lower blood levels of inflammatory markers, a higher incidence of aspiration pneumonia, and a lower incidence of complicated para ­pneumonic effusion or empyema than those with positive CR findings. Chest CT scan should be considered in suspected CAP patients with a negative CR, especially in bedridden patients.Respiration
Source: Respiration - Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research