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Community-acquired pneumonia is a [[disease]] in which individuals who have not recently been [[hospital]]ized develop an [[infection]] of the [[lung]]s. CAP is a common illness and can affect people of all ages. It often causes problems like [[breath]]ing difficulties, [[fever]], chest [[Pain and nociception|pains]], and a [[cough]]. CAP occurs when the [[alveoli]] become filled with fluid and cannot work effectively. It occurs throughout the world and is a leading cause of illness and death. Causes of CAP include [[bacteria]], [[viruses]], [[fungi]], and [[parasites]]. CAP can be [[diagnosis|diagnosed]] by its [[symptom]]s and a [[physical examination]] alone, though [[x-ray]]s, examinations of the [[sputum]], and other tests are often used. CAP is primarily treated with [[antibiotic]] [[medication]]. Some forms of CAP can be [[Preventive medicine|prevented]] by [[vaccination]]. | Community-acquired pneumonia is a [[disease]] in which individuals who have not recently been [[hospital]]ized develop an [[infection]] of the [[lung]]s. CAP is a common illness and can affect people of all ages. It often causes problems like [[breath]]ing difficulties, [[fever]], chest [[Pain and nociception|pains]], and a [[cough]]. CAP occurs when the [[alveoli]] become filled with fluid and cannot work effectively. It occurs throughout the world and is a leading cause of illness and death. Causes of CAP include [[bacteria]], [[viruses]], [[fungi]], and [[parasites]]. CAP can be [[diagnosis|diagnosed]] by its [[symptom]]s and a [[physical examination]] alone, though [[x-ray]]s, examinations of the [[sputum]], and other tests are often used. CAP is primarily treated with [[antibiotic]] [[medication]]. Some forms of CAP can be [[Preventive medicine|prevented]] by [[vaccination]]. | ||
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Differentiating Community-acquired pneumonia from other Diseases | |||
Epidemiology and Demographics | |||
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Natural History, Complications and Prognosis | |||
Diagnosis | |||
Diagnostic Criteria | |||
CURB-65 | |||
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History and Symptoms | |||
Physical Examination | |||
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Chest X Ray | |||
CT | |||
Ultrasound | |||
Other Diagnostic Studies | |||
Treatment | |||
Medical Therapy | |||
Primary Prevention | |||
Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | |||
Future or Investigational Therapies | |||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Community-acquired pneumonia is a disease in which individuals who have not recently been hospitalized develop an infection of the lungs. CAP is a common illness and can affect people of all ages. It often causes problems like breathing difficulties, fever, chest pains, and a cough. CAP occurs when the alveoli become filled with fluid and cannot work effectively. It occurs throughout the world and is a leading cause of illness and death. Causes of CAP include bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. CAP can be diagnosed by its symptoms and a physical examination alone, though x-rays, examinations of the sputum, and other tests are often used. CAP is primarily treated with antibiotic medication. Some forms of CAP can be prevented by vaccination.
Historical Perspective
Pathophysiology Causes Differentiating Community-acquired pneumonia from other Diseases Epidemiology and Demographics Risk Factors Natural History, Complications and Prognosis Diagnosis Diagnostic Criteria CURB-65 Pneumonia Severity Index History and Symptoms Physical Examination Laboratory Findings Chest X Ray CT Ultrasound Other Diagnostic Studies Treatment Medical Therapy Primary Prevention Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy Future or Investigational Therapies