title: Pneumonia in the long-term resident.
abstract: Pneumonia in the long-term resident is common. It is associated with high morbidity and mortality. However, diagnosis and management of pneumonia in long-term care residents is challenging. This article provides an overview of the epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnostic challenges, and management recommendations for pneumonia in this setting.
authors.affiliation: Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, DC, USA. namirah.jamshed@medstar.net
authors.forename: Namirah
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Jamshed
authors.forename: Christian
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Woods
authors.forename: Sanjay
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Desai
authors.forename: Shawkat
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Dhanani
authors.forename: George
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Taler
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000375:Aging; D000465:Algorithms; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003428:Cross Infection / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000503:physiopathology; D006707:Homes for the Aged / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D008134:Long-Term Care; D009735:Nursing Homes / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D011014:Pneumonia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000503:physiopathology; D015995:Prevalence; D012112:Residential Facilities / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D012307:Risk Factors; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents