| Literature DB >> 15918783 |
Abstract
Pneumococcus remains the most important cause of community-acquired pneumonia in older adults. Alcoholism, bronchial asthma, immunosuppression, lung disease, heart disease, institutionalization and increasing age are important risk factors. There is a reduced prevalence of nonrespiratory symptoms in this age group. Advanced age and comorbidity are important prognostic factors. Influenza and pneumococcal vaccination remain the key factors for prevention.Entities:
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Year: 2005 PMID： 15918783 DOI： 10.1586/14787210.3.2.263
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Expert Rev Anti Infect Ther ISSN： 1478-7210 Impact factor: 5.091