Mortality and costs of pneumococcal pneumonia in adults: a cross-sectional study.
Lessandra MichelinFernanda M WeberBruna W ScolariBruna K MenezesMaria Carolina GulloPublished in: Jornal brasileiro de pneumologia : publicacao oficial da Sociedade Brasileira de Pneumologia e Tisilogia (2019)
Pneumococcal pneumonia remains an important cause of morbidity and mortality among adults, significantly affecting direct and indirect costs. These results suggest the need for prevention strategies for all adults, especially for patients with chronic respiratory diseases.