Diagnosis and Management of Community-acquired Pneumonia: An ATS Clinical Practice Guideline
Feb 09, 2026

This guideline provides clinical recommendations that address questions related to community-acquired pneumonia, including lung ultrasound for diagnosis, empiric antibacterial therapy if a test result for a respiratory virus is positive, antibiotic duration, and the use of systemic corticosteroids.


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