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Pneumonia Patterns Postpandemic

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

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A multicenter study in Germany revealed a striking incidence of radiologically confirmed community-acquired pneumonia (RAD-CAP) of 490 per 100,000 adults from July 2021 to June 2023. The incidence was significantly higher in older adults, particularly those aged 65 and above, who experienced rates 11-fold greater than younger adults. The study tracked over 4,700 patients across three hospitals, identifying primary pathogens like SARS-CoV-2 and Streptococcus pneumoniae as leading causes. This research offers vital insights into pneumonia epidemiology post-COVID-19.

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Pneumonia Patterns Postpandemic

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

  • by Kathryn Wighton

  • March 4, 2026

  • 4 min

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