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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]

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.