Pneumonia in the elderly: Diagnostic and therapeutic challenges

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Ely, EW
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INFECTIONS IN MEDICINE | 1997年 / 14卷 / 08期
关键词：
pneumonia; elderly; community-acquired; nosocomial;
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R51 [传染病];
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100401 ;
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Pneumonia in the elderly-''Captain of the men of death''-is a life-threatening problem. Accurate diagnosis remains difficult, despite advances in our understanding of its pathogenesis. Rational empiric therapy can be selected by considering the risk factors associated with specific clinical settings leg, community, nursing home, or hospital).
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