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Community-Acquired Pneumonia in Adults

This interactive infographic provides education on community-acquired pneumonia (CAP), grounded in the latest clinical guidelines. Understand the importance of accurate diagnosis, optimized antibiotic use, and awareness of disease severity. With particular attention to patients with comorbidities and those at higher risk, this infographic supports health care providers in making informed decisions. Learn more about the role of imaging in diagnosis, guideline-directed treatment recommendations, and strategies for managing severe cases.

Learning Objectives

  • Understand CAP diagnostic requirements, including imaging and key clinical signs.
  • Recognize factors that impact CAP severity and guide treatment.
  • Use guideline-recommended antibiotics and strategies for managing resistance.
  • Implement best practices to improve outcomes and antibiotic stewardship.
  • Focus on preventive care and education for vulnerable populations.

This resource was supported by Grant/Cooperative Agreement Number 5 NU50CK000604-04-00 from the Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.


Marcos Restrepo, MD, PhD, FCCP

Professor
Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
Department of Medicine
University of Texas Health San Antonio


Valerie Vaughn, MD, MSc

Associate Professor (with tenure) of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine
Bertram H. and Janet M. Schaap Presidential Endowed Chair
Director of Clinical Research, Department of Internal Medicine
University of Utah School of Medicine


Barbara Jones, MD, MS

Associate Professor, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, University of Utah
Staff Physician, George E. Wahlen Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Core Investigator, Veterans Affairs Informatics, Decision Enhancement and Analytic
Sciences Center of Innovation


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