João Gonçalves Pereira

Trends in Hospitalization, Case Fatality, and Mortality for Community-Acquired Pneumonia in Portugal over 20 Years

Background: Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide and a major driver of hospital admissions. Older adults are disproportionately affected, owing to immune senescence and a higher prevalence of chronic comorbidities. This s...