Community-Acquired Pneumonia: Diagnosis, Treatment, and More - Healthline
Sep 26, 2022 · Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is the most common type of pneumonia. The term refers to pneumonia that you contract outside of a hospital setting.
Overview of community-acquired pneumonia in adults
Apr 5, 2024 · Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. The clinical presentation of CAP varies, ranging from mild pneumonia …
Pneumonia - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Jun 13, 2020 · Community-acquired pneumonia. Community-acquired pneumonia is the most common type of pneumonia. It occurs outside of hospitals or other health care facilities. It may …
Community-acquired pneumonia in adults - MedlinePlus
Jul 31, 2022 · This article covers community-acquired pneumonia (CAP). This type of pneumonia is found in people who have not recently been in the hospital or another health care facility …
Community-Acquired Pneumonia: A Review - JAMA Network
Community-acquired pneumonia occurs when pathogens (bacterial, viral, or fungal) rapidly proliferate within the lower respiratory tract, provoking robust host inflammation, collectively …
Community-Acquired Pneumonia in Adults - Cedars-Sinai
In community-acquired pneumonia (CAP), you get infected in a community setting. It doesn’t happen in a hospital, nursing home, or other healthcare center. Your lungs are part of your …
Community-Acquired Pneumonia: Updated Recommendations …
Jul 15, 2020 · The American Thoracic Society (ATS) and the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) recently updated their recommendations on the diagnosis and treatment of …
Community-Acquired Pneumonia - The Merck Manuals
Community-acquired pneumonia is defined as pneumonia that is acquired outside the hospital. The most commonly identified pathogens are Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus …
Community-acquired pneumonia in adults (non COVID-19)
Jan 31, 2023 · Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) typically presents with symptoms and signs consistent with a lower respiratory tract infection (i.e., cough, dyspnoea, pleuritic chest …
Community-Acquired Pneumonia in Adults | Infographics
This interactive infographic provides education on community-acquired pneumonia (CAP), grounded in the latest clinical guidelines. Understand the importance of accurate diagnosis, …