Via practica 2/2015

Current guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of community acquired pneumonia

Community aquired pneumonia belong to common acute diseases which are among the most common causes of death of the world population (3rd place of mortality). Many specialists not only about respiratory medicine are in contact with pneumonia. The aim of this article is provide review for practical detection and proper management of the disease, with a brief description of the most common pathogens.

Keywords: community aquired pneumonia, virus caused pneumonia, antibiotic therapy.