Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is "ordinary" pneumonia, usually (but not always) caused by one of a short list of pathogens susceptible to common antibiotics. Pneumonia remains one of the main reasons for hospital admissions, and causes an estimated 3.5 million deaths yearly, including more than 50,000 in the U.S. Catching pneumonia also increases the risk for early death down the road, even in previously healthy young people.
Community Acquired Pneumonia (Review)
Community Acquired Pneumonia (Review)
Community Acquired Pneumonia (Review)
Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is "ordinary" pneumonia, usually (but not always) caused by one of a short list of pathogens susceptible to common antibiotics. Pneumonia remains one of the main reasons for hospital admissions, and causes an estimated 3.5 million deaths yearly, including more than 50,000 in the U.S. Catching pneumonia also increases the risk for early death down the road, even in previously healthy young people.