UPDATED REVIEW OF COMMUNITY-ACQUIRED PNEUMONIA AMONG GENERAL POPULATION

Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is the most prevalent contagious illness cause of death. We summarize newly released findings regarding the etiology of CAP in adults, efficiency of injections versus Streptococcus pneumoniae, diagnostics, and review the current therapy options. We searched for eligible articles as of June 2021 through PubMed, and Embase. We have used the following search MeSh terms for PubMed: (community acquired pneumonia), Treatment and diagnosis CAP is a significant cause of infectious illness mortality, with an increasing prevalence with age. With an aging population, CAP will undoubtedly remain a worldwide problem. Although Streptococcus pneumoniae is still the most commonly isolated infection in CAP, the relative incidence of other pathogens has increased. Comorbidities and other risk factors should trigger medical suspicion. Advances in immunization, such as the introduction of PCV and subsequent herd resistance, as well as the potential use of PCV in adults, should help minimize the amount of sickness caused by S. pneumoniae.