Tuberculosis is always a possibility (even in the intensive care unit)

Cavallazzi, Rodrigo; Silva, Rosemeri Maurici da; Ramirez, Julio A.

doi:10.5935/0103-507x.20160021

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“…40 While M. tuberculosis tends to have an indolent presentation, it can also present acutely and is a recognized etiology of CAP. 41 42 In a multinational cohort of 6,976 hospitalized patients with CAP of all severity, M. tuberculosis was the etiology of 0.9%. But there is a large geographic variation in the prevalence of M. tuberculosis in CAP.…”

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Definition, Epidemiology, and Pathogenesis of Severe Community-Acquired Pneumonia

Cavallazzi,

Ramirez

2024

Semin Respir Crit Care Med

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The clinical presentation of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) can vary widely among patients. While many individuals with mild symptoms can be managed as outpatients with excellent outcomes, there is a distinct subgroup of patients who present with severe CAP. In these cases, the mortality rate can reach approximately 25% within 30 days and even up to 50% within a year. It is crucial to focus attention on these patients who are at higher risk.Among the various definitions of severe CAP found in the literature, one commonly used criterion is the requirement for admission to intensive care unit. Notable epidemiological characteristics of these patients include the impact of acute cardiovascular diseases on clinical outcomes and the enduring, independent effect of pneumonia on long-term outcomes. Factors such as pathogen virulence, the presence of comorbidities, and the host response are important contributors to the pathogenesis of severe CAP. In these patients, the host response may be dysregulated and compartmentalized. Gaining a better understanding of the epidemiology and pathogenesis of severe CAP will provide a foundation for the development of new therapies for this condition.This manuscript aims to review the definition, epidemiology, and pathogenesis of severe CAP, shedding light on important aspects that can aid in the improvement of patient care and outcomes.

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