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Editor(s)-in-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Phone:617-632-7753; Philip Marcus, M.D., M.P.H.[2]
Overview
Historical Perspective
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Pneumonia from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk factors
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Prognosis predictor scores: CURB-65 | Pneumonia severity index | Criteria for severe community acquired pneumonia
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Chest X Ray | CT
Treatment
Site of care decision | Medical Therapy | Other treatments consideration | Prevention | Management of non-responding pneumonia
Treatment
Fungal pneumonia can be treated with antifungal drugs and sometimes by surgical debridement.