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Universite Paris Cite Researchers Publish New Study Findings on Alcoholism (Community-acquired Klebsiella pneumoniae pneumonia in ICU: a multicenter retrospective study).

  • Published In: Mental Health Weekly Digest, 2024. P. 1780 1 of 2

  • Database: Psychology Source 2 of 2

Abstract

A recent study conducted by researchers at Universite Paris Cite examined the prognosis and severity of community-acquired pneumonia caused by Klebsiella pneumoniae (KP-CAP) compared to Streptococcus pneumoniae (SP-CAP). The study found that KP-CAP had a significantly higher and earlier mortality rate compared to SP-CAP, despite receiving adequate antibiotic therapy. Alcoholism was identified as the only predisposing factor associated with KP-CAP infection. The researchers suggest that these findings should raise awareness among clinicians and call for further prospective studies to improve the prognosis of KP-CAP infections. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Mental Health Weekly Digest. 2024/05, p1780
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Consumer Health
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:1543-6616
  • Accession Number:177273744
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