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Community-acquired pneumonia in patients admitted to National District Hospital in Bloemfontein: guideline adherence

Published in: South African Family Practice
Volume 60 , issue 6 , 2018 , pages: 214–215

DOI: 10.1080/20786190.2018.1475881

Author(s): Thornton Ford School of Medicine, South Africa , Johané Potgieter School of Medicine, South Africa , Jana Van der Walt School of Medicine, South Africa , Monette Van Schalkwyk School of Medicine, South Africa , Maresa Van Lill Department of Family Medicine, South Africa , Gina Joubert Department of Biostatistics, South Africa

Keywords: community-acquired infections , guideline adherence , pneumonia , sputum , cough

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Abstract

Background: Patients with suspected community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) are managed according to treatment guidelines. This study aimed to determine the guideline adherence of health professionals at National District Hospital (NDH), Bloemfontein.

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