Community-acquired pneumonia-back to basics

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Abstract

Lower respiratory tract infections are among the most common infectious diseases worldwide and are caused by the inflammation and consolidation of lung tissue due to an infectious agent.1 The clinical criteria for the diagnosis include chest pain, cough, auscultatory findings such as rales or evidence of pulmonary consolidation, fever, or leukocytosis.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAntibiotic Policies
Subtitle of host publicationFighting Resistance
PublisherSpringer US
Pages175-191
Number of pages17
ISBN (Print)9780306485008
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Dec 2005

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