XX - Infections & related conditions
Respiratory tract infection incl. pneumonia
Last update 17/06/2026
This broad term includes infectious pneumonia (bacterial (e.g. pneumococcal) and necrotizing) and respiratory tract infections. Risk factors other than drugs include a background of connective tissue disease, mainly RA (PMID 24130229). In epidemiologic studies, there are variations in the definition of the term 'Pneumonia' and URTI. Should be separated from drug-induced and iatrogenic BOOP and consolidation