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 language | English |
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Title of host publication | Antibiotic Policies |
Subtitle of host publication | Fighting Resistance |
Publisher | Springer US |
Pages | 175-191 |
Number of pages | 17 |
ISBN (Print) | 9780306485008 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Dec 2005 |