In Thailand, the death rate from community-acquired pneumonia (CAP), especially severe
CAP, has increased steadily over the past decade. To optimize the outcome, rapid start of …

Local epidemiological data on the etiologies of in-patients who are hospitalized with CAP is
needed to develop guidelines for clinical practice. This study was conducted to determine …

Most patients with community-acquired pneumonia are treated as out-patients with empirical
therapy, since initially the etiologic agent is unknown. We prospectively assessed the …

Pneumonia is a serious illness associated with significant morbidity and mortality. The
interpretation guidelines for pneumonia management requires knowledge of both the …

Background: There has been no previous study documenting the aetiology and prognosis of
severe community-acquired pneumonia in Singapore. Patients with severe community …

Introduction: This study aimed to assess the relationships between infectious etiology,
empiric treatment, and outcomes in Taiwanese patients with community acquired …

Background and purpose The treatment of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is
complicated by the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance and the tendency to rely on …

Study objectives: To determine microbial agents causing community-acquired pneumonia
(CAP) in Southeast Asia. Design: A prospective study. Setting: Three general hospitals in …

BACKGROUND: Rational treatment of pneumonia requires knowledge of the likely
aetiological diagnosis in any community. Little is known about the pattern and outcome of …

Community acquired pneumonia (CAP) is a common illness and potentially life threatening
especially in older adults and those with co-morbid disease. It is a major cause of morbidity …