Resumen de Pneumonia in the Long-Term Resident

Namirah Jamshed, Christian Woods, Sanjay Desai, Shawkat Dhanani, George Taler

• Pneumonia in the long-term resident is common. It is associated with high morbidity and mortality. However, diagnosis and management of pneumonia in long-term care residents is challenging. This article provides an overview of the epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnostic challenges, and management recommendations for pneumonia in this setting.