Clinical Characteristics at Initial Presentation and Impact of Dual Therapy on the Outcome of Bacteremic Streptococcus pneumoniae Pneumonia in Adults

Clinical Characteristics at Initial Presentation and Impact of Dual Therapy on the Outcome of Bacteremic Streptococcus pneumoniae Pneumonia in Adults

BACKGROUND: Approximately 10% of patients hospitalized with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) are bacteremic. Bacteremic Streptococcus pneumoniae pneumonia (BSPP) is the number one cause of mortality, representing up to 70% of all CAP deaths. In fact, all CAP guidelines have identified this issue a...

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Main Authors: K Weiss, DE Low, L Cortes, A Beaupre, R Gauthier, P Gregoire, M Legare, F Neoveu, D Thibert, C Tremblay
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2004-01-01
Series:Canadian Respiratory Journal
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2004/461392
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Summary:BACKGROUND: Approximately 10% of patients hospitalized with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) are bacteremic. Bacteremic Streptococcus pneumoniae pneumonia (BSPP) is the number one cause of mortality, representing up to 70% of all CAP deaths. In fact, all CAP guidelines have identified this issue as one of the most important issues when establishing their recommendations.
ISSN:1198-2241

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