Characteristics and Management of Community-Acquired Pneumonia in the Era of Global Aging
Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) can occur at any time of life, but its incidence and risk of death are linked to increasing age. CAP in the elderly is a major health problem associated with high rates of readmission, morbidity, and mortality. Since the clinical presentation of pneumonia in the el...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2018-04-01
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| Series: | Medical Sciences |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2076-3271/6/2/35 |