The CURB-65 scoring system in severity assessment of Eastern Nigerian patients with community-acquired pneumonia: a prospective observational study

Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in Nigeria. Severity assessment is a major starting point in the proper management of CAP. The BTS guideline for managing this condition is simple and does not require sophisticated equipment. Adherence to this guideline...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Primary care respiratory journal 2013-06, Vol.22 (2), p.175-180
Hauptverfasser:	Mbata, Godwin C, Chukwuka, Chinwe J, Onyedum, Cajetan C, Onwubere, Basden J C
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Age Factors Aged Community-Acquired Infections - diagnosis Comorbidity Female Humans Male Middle Aged Nigeria - epidemiology Pneumonia - diagnosis Pneumonia - mortality Prospective Studies Research Paper Risk Assessment - methods Severity of Illness Index
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