May 1, 2025PULMON

Clinical and Etiological Profile of Community Acquired Pneumonia in a Tertiary Care Centre in South India – A Cross Sectional Study

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Cross-sectional analysis highlights microbial causes and outcomes in patients with pneumonia, indicating risk factors.

Microbial etiology confirmed in 60% of patients, with influenza A being the most common organism detected.
Among 160 hospitalized patients, 45% were elderly and 77% had significant comorbidities impacting outcomes.
Observational study based on data from a tertiary care center, focusing on clinical profiles and risk factors for pneumonia.
Results suggest the need for careful management in the elderly with comorbidities, particularly those with pneumonia.

Ramesh et al. (2025) studied this question.

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