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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Alejandro Lemor, M.D. [2]; Nazma Hanif, MD[3]

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Overview

Historical Perspective

Classification

Pathophysiology

Causes

Differentiating Community-acquired pneumonia from other Diseases

Epidemiology and Demographics

Risk Factors

Screening

Natural History, Complications and Prognosis

Diagnosis

Severity Criteria | History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Chest X Ray | CT | Ultrasound | Other Diagnostic Studies

Treatment

Medical Therapy | Primary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies

Case Studies

Case #1