Clinical characteristics and outcome of healthcare associated pneumonia in Turkey
Articles > Article · 2016
Authors: Canan Gündüz, Mehmet Sezai TAŞBAKAN, Abdullah SAYINER, Aykut Çilli, Oguz Kilinc, Aysin Sakar Coskun, Ayşın Şakar Coşkun
TUBERKULOZ VE TORAK-TUBERCULOSIS AND THORAX, Journal Indexed in SCI Expanded, International, 2016, vol 64, pp 185-190
DOI: 10.5578/tt.26423
Summary
Introduction: Pneumonia in cases with preceding hospitalization, hemodialysis, intravenous therapy, wound care, or chemotherapy within the prior 30 days and residence in nursing homes are defined as healthcare associated pneumonia (HCAP). The aim of this study was to compare the demographic and laboratory data, isolated causative agents and prognosis of patients with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) and HCAP in a large population in Turkey.