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Acute Renal, Hepatic, Thromboembolic and Functional Complications after Community-Acquired Acute Lower Respiratory Tract Infection: A Prospective Cohort Study in Bristol, UK, 2022-2024
Chatzilena · A. · Hyams · C. · Challen · R. · Lahuerta · M. · +39 more
Abstract
Introduction Acute lower respiratory tract disease (aLRTD) is a leading cause of hospitalisation and death, particularly in older adults and adults with comorbidities, with acute lower respiratory tract infection (aLRTI; pneumonia and non-pneumonic LRTI) being a major component. Non-pulmonary complications and functional decline after aLRTI are recognised, but their pathogen-specific burden is poorly described. We aimed to quantify renal, hepatic, thromboembolic and functional complications, and
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