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Phenotyping community-acquired pneumonia according to the presence of acute respiratory failure and severe sepsis.
Respiratory research - 4 Mar 2014
Aliberti Stefano, Brambilla Anna Maria, Chalmers James D, Cilloniz Catia, Ramirez Julio, Bignamini Angelo, Prina Elena, Polverino Eva, Tarsia Paolo, Pesci Alberto, Torres Antoni, Blasi Francesco, Cosentini Roberto
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BACKGROUND: Acute respiratory failure (ARF) and severe sepsis (SS) are possible complications in patients with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP). The aim of the study was to evaluate prevalence, characteristics, risk factors and impact on mortality of hospitalized patients with CAP according to the presence of ARF and SS on admission. METHODS: This was a multicenter, observational, prospective study of...
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