Impact of microbial Aetiology on mortality in severe community-acquired pneumonia
Abstract Background The impact of different classes of microbial pathogens on mortality in severe community-acquired pneumonia is not well elucidated. Previous studies have shown significant variation in the incidence of viral, bacterial and mixed infections, with conflicting risk associations for m...
Main Authors: | Jessica Quah, Boran Jiang, Poh Choo Tan, Chuin Siau, Thean Yen Tan |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2018-09-01
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Series: | BMC Infectious Diseases |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12879-018-3366-4 |
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