Risk factors and pathogenic microorganism characteristics for pneumonia in convalescent patients with stroke: A retrospective study of 380 patients from a rehabilitation hospital

• DOI: 10.1016/j.jstrokecerebrovasdis.2020.104955
• Publication Date: 2020-05-14T08:18:59Z
• Authors: Jia Xu; Zhiling Yang
• Keywords: Acinetobacter baumannii; Hospital-acquired pneumonia; Klebsiella pneumonia; Stroke

Pneumonia is a major complication leading to death after stroke. The risk factors of pneumonia in convalescent patients who have experienced stroke remain poorly defined.