Long - term mortality in patients with pneumococcal and legionella pneumonia

Conclusions: 1.5-year survival rate after hospital discharge of patients admitted for PP and LP were 76% and 86% respectively. 2. Bacteremic PP was associated with lower long-term survival after hospital discharge. 3. Results would support a pneumococcal vaccination strategy in patients ≥ 65 years and/or patients with comorbidities.

Source: European Respiratory Journal - November 20, 2019 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Ruiz Iturriaga, L. A., Serrano Fernandez, L., Martinez-Indart, L., Gomez Bonilla, A., Gonzalez Quero, B., Artaraz Ereno, A., Ortiz De Urbina Antia, B., Espana Yandiola, P. P., Zalacain Jorge, R. Tags: Respiratory infections Source Type: research