Abstract | OBJECTIVE: METHODS: The clinical data and pathogen test results of 93 IIM patients with pneumonia and 52 IIM patients without pneumonia (control group) were retrieved and compared. RESULTS: CONCLUSION: Older patients with interstitial lung disease are prone to having pneumonia, especially those caused by gram negative bacteria and other atypical pathogens. Timely and reasonable anti- infection treatment is essential.
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Authors | Yan Liang, Rong Deng, Xin Guo, Chuan Zuo, Qi-Bing Xie, Geng Yin |
Journal | Sichuan da xue xue bao. Yi xue ban = Journal of Sichuan University. Medical science edition
(Sichuan Da Xue Xue Bao Yi Xue Ban)
Vol. 44
Issue 5
Pg. 810-3
(Sep 2013)
ISSN: 1672-173X [Print] China |
PMID | 24325118
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)
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Topics |
- Adolescent
- Adult
- Age Factors
- Aged
- Candida albicans
(isolation & purification)
- Female
- Gram-Negative Bacteria
(isolation & purification)
- Humans
- Klebsiella pneumoniae
(isolation & purification)
- Logistic Models
- Lung Diseases, Interstitial
(complications)
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Myositis
(complications)
- Pneumonia
(complications, microbiology)
- Risk Factors
- Young Adult
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