Put a “CAP” on Rising Pneumonia Rates
March 2025
Increasing respiratory infection rates are bringing back questions about how to treat bacterial community-acquired pneumonia (CAP).
Most CAP cases are caused by viruses...but some bacteria are making headlines. For example, there was an uptick of atypical CAP from M. pneumoniae across all ages in 2024.
Apply antibiotic guidance to help curb CAP.
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