Target audience

Primary care and hospital physicians, researchers and public health specialists interested in better management of community-acquires LRTI.

Educational aims

The complex nature of lower respiratory tract infections is reflected in the various diseases, syndromes, microbial pathogens and host responses. As such, these infections are responsible for much morbidity and the use of healthcare resources which in turn have significant economic implications. This workshop provides an overview of the epidemiology of emerging pathogens in the community and focuses subsequently on their appropriate treatment and management.