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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2014-06-01
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Series: | Pneumonia |
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Online Access: | https://pneumonia.org.au/index.php/pneumonia/article/view/464 |