Aspiration pneumonia after SARS-CoV-2 Omicron infection frequently induced physical functional decline in Japan
Naoyuki Miyashita,
Yasushi Nakamori,
Makoto Ogata
et al.
Abstract:Introduction. Nursing and healthcare-associated pneumonia (NHCAP) mainly occurs in older people whose physical functions have declined, and it is the most common type of pneumonia in Japan, a super-ageing society. In older people who meet NHCAP criteria, respiratory tract infections are often accompanied by aspiration pneumonia.
Gap statement. The SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant frequently causes aspiration pneumonia and has induced a decline in physical function.
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