Age‐related risk factors for bacterial aetiology in community‐acquired pneumonia
Respirology2016Vol. 21(8), pp. 1472–1479
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José Miguel Sahuquillo-Arce, Rosario Menéndez, Raúl Méndez, Isabel Amara‐Elori, Rafael Zalacaín, Alberto Capelastegui, Javier Aspa, Luis Borderías, Juan José Martín-Villasclaras, Salvador Bello, Inmaculada Alfageme, Felipe Rodrı́guez de Castro, Jordi Rello, Luis Molinos, Juan Ruiz‐Manzano, Antoní Torres
Abstract
It should be considered that the bacterial aetiology may differ according to the patient's age, comorbidities, smoking and alcohol abuse. More extensive microbiological testing is warranted in those with risk factors for infrequent microorganisms.
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