Pneumonia Patterns Postpandemic

Pneumococcal and RSV RAD-CAP incidence increased as SARS-CoV-2 incidence declined, disproportionately affecting older adults.

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The incidence of community-acquired pneumonia in Germany was 490 per 100,000 adults from July 2021 to June 2023.
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Individuals aged 65 years and older had an 11-fold higher incidence of pneumonia compared to those aged 18 to 64 years.
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Among 1,479 enrolled patients with pneumonia, 12.8% required intensive care and 7.2% died during hospitalization.
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Pathogen testing revealed SARS-CoV-2 in 36.5% and Streptococcus pneumoniae in 9.1% of community-acquired pneumonia cases.
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The study highlighted a 52% increase in pneumonia incidence among older adults from 2021 to 2023, contrasting with declining rates in younger adults.

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