Publications by authors named "Dror Liebenthal"
Article Synopsis
- Community-acquired K. pneumoniae pneumonia is prevalent in Asia and connected to alcohol use, with little existing knowledge on oropharyngeal carriage rates and related factors.
- A study conducted in Vietnam surveyed 1,029 individuals randomly selected based on demographics, finding an overall K. pneumoniae carriage rate of 14.1% and identifying key risk factors.
- Findings show that older age, smoking, rural living, and moderate to heavy alcohol consumption increase the likelihood of K. pneumoniae carriage, but further research is needed to determine if this carriage leads to pneumonia.
