pneumoniae
Research Topic
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Research problems linked to this topic
- Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is a common childhood illness and frequent reason for hospital admission.
- Klebsiella pneumoniae (KP) are a leading cause of healthcare-associated infections.
- Ventilator-acquired pneumonia is a common complication in intensive care units.
- The majority of community-acquired pneumonias (CAPs) are caused by typical bacterial pathogens, i.e., S. pneumoniae, H. influenzae or M. catarrhalis.
- The emergence and spread of Klebsiella pneumoniae strains resistant to multiple antimicrobial agents are considered as a serious challenge for nosocomial infections.