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Etiology of community-acquired pneumonia in hospitalized patients in Jordan

Musa K Al-Ali1, Raymond G Batchoun, Tarig M Al-Nour

  • 1Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Jordan University of Science and Technology, PO Box 3030, Irbid 22110, Jordan. musaali@just.edu.jo

Saudi Medical Journal
|June 8, 2006
PubMed

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Community acquired pneumonia (CAP) in Jordan is often caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae and atypical organisms in adults, and atypical organisms in children. Gram-negative bacteria are more common in adults with co-morbidities.

Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Microbiology
  • Pulmonology

Background:

  • Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is a significant global health concern.
  • Identifying causative pathogens is crucial for effective treatment and public health strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the specific etiological agents responsible for CAP in hospitalized Jordanian patients.
  • To differentiate causative organisms between adult and pediatric CAP cases.

Main Methods:

  • A prospective study was conducted over six months in two teaching hospitals in Irbid, Jordan.
  • Patients diagnosed with CAP, including both adults and children, were enrolled.
  • Sputum cultures were utilized for pathogen identification.

Main Results:

  • Pathogens were identified in 71% of adult CAP cases and 27% of pediatric cases.
  • In adults, Streptococcus pneumoniae was the most frequent isolate, followed by Chlamydia pneumoniae and Haemophilus influenzae.
  • In children, Chlamydia pneumoniae was most common, followed by Mycoplasma pneumoniae and Streptococcus pneumoniae.

Conclusions:

  • Streptococcus pneumoniae and atypical pathogens are primary causes of CAP in healthy Jordanian adults.
  • Gram-negative organisms are more prevalent in adult CAP patients with co-morbidities.
  • The detection rate of causative agents in pediatric CAP was low, with atypical microorganisms predominating.
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