Canadian Respiratory Journal (Jan 2004)
Clinical Characteristics at Initial Presentation and Impact of Dual Therapy on the Outcome of Bacteremic Streptococcus pneumoniae Pneumonia in Adults
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Approximately 10% of patients hospitalized with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) are bacteremic. Bacteremic Streptococcus pneumoniae pneumonia (BSPP) is the number one cause of mortality, representing up to 70% of all CAP deaths. In fact, all CAP guidelines have identified this issue as one of the most important issues when establishing their recommendations.