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Gender differences in community-acquired pneumonia.

Elena Barbagelata¹, Catia Cillóniz², Cristina Dominedò³

¹Department of Internal Medicine, General Hospital, Sestri Levante, Genoa, Italy.

|March 14, 2020

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Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is more severe in males, leading to higher mortality, particularly in older men. Identifying these gender differences in CAP is crucial for improving patient prognostication and management strategies.

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Medical research
Infectious diseases
Public health

Background:

Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is a leading cause of adult morbidity and mortality globally.
Sex and gender significantly influence the incidence and outcomes of infectious diseases like CAP.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the role of sex and gender in the severity and outcomes of community-acquired pneumonia.
To highlight gender-based disparities in CAP management and their impact.

Main Methods:

Systematic literature search conducted across multiple electronic databases (MEDLINE, EMBASE, CENTRAL, etc.).
Inclusion of studies published between January 2001 and December 2018.
Analysis of reported findings on sex- and gender-related differences in CAP.

Main Results:

Males exhibit higher susceptibility to pulmonary infections and increased sepsis-related mortality.
Biological, cultural, behavioral, and socioeconomic factors contribute to CAP course and outcomes.
Women may experience gender-related bias in care, leading to delayed hospital admission and treatment.

Conclusions:

CAP presents with greater severity in males, correlating with higher mortality rates, especially in older males.
Understanding gender differences in CAP is essential for refining patient prognostication.
Tailoring management strategies based on gender can improve CAP outcomes.