Lower Respiratory Tract Infections in Outpatients: Bacterial Causes and Viral Factors

Explore the etiology of lower respiratory tract infections (LRTIs) in primary care settings through this informative panel presentation. Gain insights into the challenges of identifying microbial causes in outpatients with community-acquired LRTIs, including sampling difficulties, limited diagnostic use, and empirical antibiotic prescribing. Discover the importance of understanding causative pathogens to guide antibiotic decisions, reduce unnecessary antibiotic use, and combat antimicrobial resistance. Learn about the increasing role of molecular assays in detecting both viral and bacterial respiratory infections. Examine the significance of viral and bacterial etiology in primary care patients with LRTIs and community-acquired pneumonia. Participate in a live Q&A session with experts Prof. Dr. Greet Ieven, PhD, Jelena Feenstra, PhD, and Israel Figueroa to deepen your understanding of this critical topic in respiratory medicine and primary care.