The diagnosis of pneumonia requires a chest radiograph (x-ray) – yes, no or sometimes?

<p>Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) remains a common condition associated with considerable morbidity and mortality. Outcome is improved by early recognition and rapid institution of empirical antibiotic therapy. A number of international guidelines recommend a chest radiograph (x-ray) is ob...

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Main Authors: Dan Gower Wootton, Charles Feldman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2014-06-01
Series:Pneumonia
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Online Access:https://pneumonia.org.au/index.php/pneumonia/article/view/464