Hot topics and current controversies in community-acquired pneumonia. Issue 3 (September 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Severiche-Bueno, Diego; Parra-Tanoux, Daniela; Reyes, Luis F.; Waterer, Grant W.
• Is Part Of: Breathe. Volume 15:Issue 3(2019)
• Page Start: 216
• Page End: 225
• Publication Date: 2019-09
• Subjects: Respiratory organs -- Diseases; Respiratory organs -- Diseases -- Treatment; Periodicals; 616.2005
• DOI: 10.1183/20734735.0205-2019
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1810-6838

Abstract

Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is one of the most common infectious diseases, as well as a major cause of death both in developed and developing countries, and it remains a challenge for physicians around the world. Several guidelines have been published to guide clinicians in how to diagnose and take care of patients with CAP. However, there are still many areas of debate and uncertainty where research is needed to advance patient care and improve clinical outcomes. In this review we highlight current hot topics in CAP and present updated evidence around these areas of controversy. Community-acquired pneumonia is the most frequent cause of infectious death worldwide; however, there are several areas of controversy that should be addressed to improve patient care. This review presents the available data on these topics. http://bit.ly/2ShnH7A