Impact of microbial Aetiology on mortality in severe community-acquired pneumonia

Impact of microbial Aetiology on mortality in severe community-acquired pneumonia

Abstract Background The impact of different classes of microbial pathogens on mortality in severe community-acquired pneumonia is not well elucidated. Previous studies have shown significant variation in the incidence of viral, bacterial and mixed infections, with conflicting risk associations for m...

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Main Authors: Jessica Quah, Boran Jiang, Poh Choo Tan, Chuin Siau, Thean Yen Tan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-09-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Virus PCR
ICU
Acute respiratory failure
Pneumonia mortality
Mixed respiratory infections
Mechanical ventilation
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12879-018-3366-4

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