Etiology and Epidemiology of Community-Acquired Pneumonia in Turkey

Sever F., Komus N., ESEN N., Gunduz A. T., Oktem M. A., ÇIMRIN A. H.

TURKISH THORACIC JOURNAL, vol.14, no.1, pp.5-10, 2013 (ESCI) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 14 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2013
  • Doi Number: 10.5152/ttd.2013.02
  • Journal Name: TURKISH THORACIC JOURNAL
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.5-10
  • Keywords: Community-Acquired Pneumonia, virus, etiology
  • Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

OBJECTIVES: Due to its prevalence and mortality, Community Acquired Pneumonia (CAP) poses a significant health issue. Epidemiological data is crucial in deciding empirical treatment. Since sufficient knowledge of CAP epidemiology is not available in Turkey, this study has been planned.