Hospital-acquired pneumonia
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-In-Chief: Priyamvada Singh, M.D. [2]; Alejandro Lemor, M.D. [3]
Overview
Historical Perspective
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
Diagnostic Criteria | Diagnostic Algorithm | History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Chest X Ray | CT | Other Imaging Findings
Treatment
Medical Therapy | Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies