Abstract
Because nosocomial pneumonia is difficult to diagnose and the need to treat it is often urgent, particularly in patients on mechanical ventilation, therapy is often empiric. We review the pathogenesis, risk factors, microbiology, diagnosis, and treatment of this disease.
MeSH terms
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Aged
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
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Cross Infection* / diagnosis
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Cross Infection* / etiology
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Cross Infection* / therapy
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Humans
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Intubation, Intratracheal / adverse effects
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Middle Aged
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Pneumonia* / diagnosis
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Pneumonia* / etiology
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Pneumonia* / therapy
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Primary Health Care
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Respiration, Artificial / adverse effects
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Risk Factors