The atypical pneumonias: The South African context
S. Afr. fam. pract. (2004, Online)
; 48(2): 20-27, 2006.
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in English
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| ID: biblio-1269718
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ABSTRACT
Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is a common clinical presentation in general practice. The prevalence and burden of disease caused by the atypical bacteria (Mycoplasma pneumoniae; Chlamydophila pneumoniae and Legionella pneumophila) are not well defined in South Africa. Each of the atypical bacteria is discussed individually with regard to clinical presentation; diagnosis and treatment. A unified approach to CAP and its management is discussed
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Main subject:
Legionella
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Chlamydophila pneumoniae
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Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae
Type of study:
Risk factors
Language:
English
Journal:
S. Afr. fam. pract. (2004, Online)
Year:
2006
Type:
Article
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