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  • Title: [Diagnosis and therapy of community-acquired pneumonia].
    Author: Speich R, Ruef C, Russi EW.
    Journal: Schweiz Med Wochenschr; 1993 Oct 02; 123(39):1846-56. PubMed ID: 8211038.
    Abstract:
    Whereas the diagnosis of community-acquired pneumonia usually is straightforward, in many cases the exact etiology is difficult or impossible to determine. The clinician must have a management strategy for this illness which is not dependent upon precise microbiological diagnosis in each case. Therefore, understanding of the spectrum of community-acquired pneumonias and awareness of the possible pathogens in specific clinical settings is crucial for the choice of the most appropriate antimicrobial therapy. The factors influencing prognosis of community-acquired pneumonia are important for the decision as to which patients should be hospitalized.
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