Protocolo diagnóstico y terapéutico de la neumonía adquirida en la comunidad

The community acquired pneumonia is one of the most often reason to consult in both primary and emergency department. Severity indexes used in community acquired pneumonias include CURB-65, Pneumonia severity index American Thoracic Society/Infectious Diseases Society of America. An early and appropriate treatment is essential in order to reduce the associated morbidity and mortality.